$350,000 Fraud: I can’t afford the $300,000 surety bond for his bail__ Brother cries out

The brother of the aide to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Abidemi Rufai has cried out that he could not afford the $300,000 surety bond for his bail.

Moreover, this is coming after a federal magistrate in New York has rejected the bail application of the aide to the Governor.

Recall that Mr Rauf was arrested for alleged $350,000 COVID-19 unemployment fraud in the United States. Moreso, he was arraigned on Wednesday before Magistrate Ramon Reyes.

Mr Rufai’s lawyer, Michael Barrows of Garden City, New York, said the suspect’s brother, Alaba Rufai, who is listed in court records told the court Wednesday morning that he could not afford the $300,000 surety bond for his bail.

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Therefore, Mr Reyes ruled that Mr Rufai should remain in detention.

Furthermore, Mr Barrows told The Seattle Times that he would be “seeking alternative surety” and re-apply for Mr Rufai’s bail.

In reaction to the court’s ruling, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Seattle applauded the decision of the court.

“We’re pleased that the defendant is being detained and will be transported to the Western District of Washington for future court proceedings,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying.