The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has warned against the stereotyping of all Nigerians, following the release of a list by the US authorities which indicted 80 persons, mostly Nigerians for various crimes including massive email fraud and money laundering.
According to a statement by the Chief Executive of the Commission, Mrs Dabiri-Erewa, the actions of a few Nigerians involved in criminal activities is not a representation of the majority.
It also said that an accusation does not necessarily mean guilt and that it expects that all the suspects will be given fair and speedy trial.
The statement, however, noted that those accused should turn themselves in to the American authorities to clear their names.
A failure to do so according to the Commission could result in the Nigerian government extraditing them if relevant international treaties between both governments are invoked.
Recall that 77 Nigerians were among 80 persons indicted by US authorities in a wide-ranging fraud and money laundering operation that netted millions of dollars from victims of internet con jobs.
