Bobo Chicago: FBI Links Nigerian Fraud Scheme to Las Vegas Nightclub; African Shrine CEO Wale Ogundana Loses Licence

The Nevada state government has revoked the business licence of African Shrine, a Las Vegas nightclub owned by Wale Ogundana, following an FBI investigation that traced proceeds from a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme to the establishment.

The investigation led to the arrest of Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, also known as Bobo Chicago, a 25-year-old Nigerian national, in Illinois on November 20. Authorities allege that Bobo Chicago carried out a series of cyber frauds, hacking into corporate and individual email accounts to steal funds. Between June and October 2023, the FBI tracked $2.8 million stolen through his schemes. A portion of this money—$394,000—was wired to African Shrine, prompting investigators to scrutinize Ogundana’s possible involvement.

The nightclub’s licence was swiftly pulled by Nevada officials, barring Ogundana from operating in the entertainment industry or engaging in activities related to nightlife, liquor sales, or similar businesses. The decision is expected to significantly affect Ogundana’s finances, given Las Vegas’ reliance on nightlife as a central part of its economy.

Ogundana has not commented on his alleged connection to the fraudulent funds. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether he was directly complicit in the fraud or simply a recipient of misappropriated money. The FBI continues to investigate his role while pursuing other potential accomplices linked to Bobo Chicago’s criminal network.

Bobo Chicago, who has been transferred to Oklahoma to face charges, claims he cannot afford legal representation and has been assigned a public defender. He currently faces five counts of fraud in the state where much of the alleged criminal activity occurred.

This case is the latest in a string of high-profile fraud investigations involving Nigerian nationals in the U.S. Notable figures include social media influencer Ramon “Hushpuppi” Abbas and Woodberry, both of whom were convicted and are serving sentences in New Jersey’s Fort Dix correctional facility.