A 41-year-old Nigerian mother of four was arrested this
week in Arlington, USA and charged with four counts of welfare fraud for
collecting over $100,000 in benefits – all while her husband was a
high-earning attorney in D.C., police say.
Police say a six-month investigation into Helen
Agbapuruonwu, found that she had collected benefits like food stamps and
Medicaid assistance for the past six years.
While Helen was collecting benefits, her husband, Fidelis
Agbapuruonwu, was earning $1.5 million per year as a lawyer, according
to court documents obtained by NBC News4.
In 2001, Fidelis received the prestigious Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship which helped pay his way through law school.
Fidelis’ LinkedIn page claims he works for the D.C. firm of
Mayer Brown, but today the firm said he no longer works there. Court
officials believe Fidelis, a Nigerian immigrant, has “fled the country
and is somewhere in Africa.”
The director of the pre-school the Agbapuruonwu’s children once attended said she is shocked by the allegations against family.
"I have to believe it’s not true,” she said.
Helen Agbapuruonwu’s defense lawyer declined to comment.
Police say they hope this case is a deterrent to anyone who thinks about trying to cheat the system.
"We hope it sends a message that if you are taking public
assistance it’s truly intended for those in need, and we’re committed to
ensuring those who need the most help receive it," said Arlington
County Police spokeswoman Ashley Savage.
Chia see money, but madam if God bless you, say it....why cheating the system again.... Don't be surprise you never help ant before...
ReplyDeleteShe's not the only one.. Dem full Canada too.. Greedy people everywhere.
ReplyDeleteSup Nnenne? Say the truth boo & let the chips lie where they may.
DeleteGreedy woman. Enjoy ur stay in jail. That is wot is killin us in Nigeria, the rich keep getting rich n poor keeps gettin poor, period
ReplyDeleteMaka why? Spirit of 419
ReplyDeleteBad spirit...dat is why we are hated
ReplyDeleteMany people ar into dat
ReplyDeleteGreed is the root of all evil. What a shame. For once it's not a Yoruba family
ReplyDeleteIgbo people and dishonesty,they will do anything for money. Diabolical people.
DeleteIgbo people and dishonesty,they will do anything for money. Diabolical people.
DeleteIts a common thing abroad but then its bad. Robbery is robbery weda with gun or pen and to think that her husband is a Lawyer broke my heart. She should return the money and serve jail terms........Opari
ReplyDeleteBad country bad people....Yibos go soon blame Buhari.
ReplyDeleteGreedy people everywhere, that's I like Buhari to deal with them squally.
ReplyDeleteMy people my people.
ReplyDeleteNigerians would always show their selves any where they go!
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Something is off. This woman is a very decent person.
ReplyDeleteShe will forced to pay it back with heavy fine. Usually no jail time. That's all
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ReplyDelete-D great anonymous now as Vivian Reginalds
Maybe her husband doesn't give her money. Its possible
ReplyDeleteNa her type dey claim widow when they wan share money for poor widows
What greed? Her husband was paying over $500K in income taxes so she was just collecting some of it back... Nonsense. So its okay for his tax money to be used for welfare for Akata. Nwanne I like your style.
ReplyDeleteIt is also quite possible the couple were separated. Anyway I clap for her. At least she is certain to have high level defence free of charge.
This Anonymous 19.28/19.27 does not have sense... I swear!
ReplyDeleteYou actually showed your lack of sense twice in one post!!! I'm scared for your life!
It is possible that she is an African-American woman married to a Nigerian man.
ReplyDeleteShe is not identified as Nigerian anywhere else except by you Linda. Later you will say they are spoiling our name
Some African husbands can be reach but not supportive to their wives.I would understand if she was working and taking advatage of the system.Maybe he forced her to leave the country so he wouldn't be in trouble.
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