Edison NJ Male Gets Over Four Years In Federal Prison For Internet Scams
by Alex Lloyd Gross
Kenny Osas Okuonghae, 38 of Edison NJ. laundered money for internet scammers. From approximately 2019 through approximately December 2023, Okuonghae laundered money that was obtained from a variety of internet-related scams, including property rental scams, romance scams, and other scams designed to separate people from their money under false pretense.
Scammers sometimes flattered people and got them to believe their lies, They purported to live lavish lifestyles and told people they too can live that life. Scammers communicated with their victims and made it look easy to be rich. At times they operate a Romance Scam with the victim at the same time.
Eventually, they convince the victim to invest or give them money and disappear. They money went to Okuonghae who opened up several different bank accounts across at least seven different banks and permitted the proceeds of criminal activity to be deposited into and transferred out of these accounts.
He will serve about four and a half years in federal prison for Conspiracy to commit money laundering.