Interpol has declared at least 14 Nigerians as wanted for alleged human and drug trafficking, robbery, cheating, and forgery.
Red Notices published on the Interpol website stated that several countries wants the suspects.
The individuals named in the notices include Felix Omoregie, Jessica Edosomwan, Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, Chinedu Ezeunara, Benedict Okoro, Ikechukwu Obidiozor, and Alachi Stanley.
Others are Bouhari Salif, Timloh Nkem, Austine Costa, Okromi Festus, Akachi Vitus, and Mary Eze.
Belgian police have issued a notice for Omoregie, accusing him of managing a criminal organisation involved in exploiting kids for prostitution.
The notice reads:
“Family name: Omoregie, Forename: Felix, Gender: Male, Date of birth: 22/10/1977 (47 years old), Nationality: Nigeria.”
“Charges published as provided by requesting entity: Sexual exploitation or exploitation of prostitution of minors over 16 years of age; Sexual exploitation or exploitation of prostitution of another person/Leader of a criminal organisation/Human trafficking for the purpose of prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation.”
French authorities issued a notice for Edosomwan, accusing her of trafficking multiple victims in an organised operation and concealing proceeds of the crime.
The notice added that Egbue is wanted in Argentina for narcotics trafficking, while Uzoma is wanted in Brazil for identical allegations.
Ezeunara is wanted by Uruguay for alleged drug trafficking, while Okoro is wanted by Nicaragua for alleged organised crime.
Obidiozor, Vitus, and Stanley are wanted in Angola for alleged kidnapping, robbery, and illegal firearm possession.
Notices also stated that Eze is wanted in Denmark for alleged human trafficking, Salif in China for alleged drug smuggling, and Nkem in Canada for claimed sexual assault and failing to comply with conditions of recognisance.
Costa is wanted by Indian police for alleged criminal conspiracy, forgery, and possession of false documents.
Okromi is also wanted in India for alleged conspiracy and cheating.
Interpol noted that Red Notices are used to notify the public and law enforcement about wanted individuals in order to assist in their location.
“A Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action. A Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant,” the organisation stated.
“The individuals are wanted by the requesting member country or international tribunal. Member countries apply their laws in deciding whether to arrest a person.”
Interpol urged the public to report any information about the wanted persons to their local police authorities.