Nigerian Brothers in Jussie Smolette Case Need Help Transferring Several Million Dollars Out of Nigeria

The two Nigerian Brothers arrested and then released in the Smolette fake bleach attack case in Chicago announced yesterday that they have a bank account with more than thirty million dollars in Nigeria and they just need someone to countersign so they can get the money out of the country.

“It’s a difficult situation,” said Nigerian Abel Osundairo. “What we need you to do, is actually wire us an authorization to use your bank account, and then within a few days the millions will appear in your bank account.”

Does it sound too good to be true?

“Well, if you don’t want to believe us,” said Ola Osundairo, “Maybe you will believe this. We are from the IRS and you owe taxes. Go to Walmart and get a gift card and send us the money, otherwise you will go to jail.”

Wait, are the brothers IRS agents? Or are they simple Nigerians whose money has been trapped? Or are they good friends of the actor Jussie Smolette?

“We are all of those things,” said Abel. “But first and foremost, we are proud Americans.”

“We love America,” said Ola. “So send us the money before we get our bleach and ropes and stuff.”