Reactions have continued to trail the alleged arrest of Nigerian entrepreneur, Obinwanne Okeke by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Thelagostimes had earlier reported that the FBI in the United States reportedly arrested Obinwanne (Invictus Obi) Okeke over $12m fraud.

Thelagostimes gathered that Okeke, who was listed among Forbes 100 Most Influential Young Africans 2018, was arrested during a visit to the US.

The FBI did a thorough investigation on the criminal activities of the Nigerian entrepreneur, which led to his arrest by the law enforcement agency.

Screenshots of the affidavit reportedly sworn to an FBI Special agent, Marshall Ward, revealed that Okeke, who is popularly known as Invictus Obi, is being charged with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Okeke was alongside three others, nominated for the most prestigious award for African businessmen/entrepreneurs, the All African Business Leaders Award for Young Business Leader (West Africa).

Obi has investment in real estate development, energy and construction. His company, Invictus Group, operates in three African countries, which include Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia.

Reacting to the arrest via his verified twitter platform, the head of the Presidency Office of Digital Engagement, Tolu Ogunlesi, advised aspiring fraudsters to have a change of mind, saying if the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) does not arrest them, the FBI will.

NEWS: The FBI is charging this young Nigerian ‘Entrepreneur’ with conspiracy to commit Computer Fraud & conspiracy to commit Wire Fraud. BEC stuff. Amount involved appears to be around ELEVEN MILLION US DOLLARS.

The FBI evidence against him is damning!!! https://t.co/Q6ZauTYv07 pic.twitter.com/OCv9Yhc88q

— tolu ogunlesi (@toluogunlesi) August 16, 2019

Meanwhile, other Nigerians have taken to micro blogging site, Twitter, to react to the arrest.

See some twitter reactions below:

Man… Obinwanne Okeke aka “InvictusObi” has destroyed what’s left of our credibility.

— Ovie (@OvieO) August 16, 2019

The story of Obinwanne Okeke is a lesson to young Nigerians. Work hard but never allow the pressure of "Instagram Success" determine your standards and aspirations. Some of you have more credibility than the "Instagram Icons" you look up to. Please work, PRAY and stay legit!

— Ohimai Godwin Amaize (@MrFixNigeria) August 17, 2019

Mr. Obinwanne Okeke had two personalitites

Invictus Obi that aspires to acquire so as to inspire your desire

Then there is Convictus Obi that Acquire your card, so he can wire and build his empire.

Let's not confuse the two, They caught Convictus Obi not Invictus Obi.

— Ichie Bullion (@principe_viii) August 17, 2019

Obinwanne Okeke is the second Forbes Africa under 30 called out for fraud this year. Forbes Africa needs to do more due diligence on their track record before featuring entrepreneurs in their magazine.

— Isabelle Bezeng (@iBezeng) August 16, 2019

Obinwanne Okeke allegedly scammed over $20m from American companies.

Notably, he scammed $12m from a steel company by hacking into an executive’s office365 account and sending an email with a fake invoice to the purchase department.

Before you foolishly type “God when” pic.twitter.com/7mxfaWNq7t

— Adéolá🌹 (@Adeola0503) August 16, 2019

Obinwanne Okeke AKA "Invictus Obi" is just one of powerful group of guys engaged in this fraud.

There's another one too. He operates a company here in Nigeria. A tourist/entertainment related company and an E-commerce of some sort too.

He operates mostly from U.S. & Calabar.

— šßé (@chikenyelum) August 16, 2019

In 24hrs, 2 Nigerians dented the image of our dear country.

1. Samson Siasia who was banned from football for life by FIFA due to bribery.

2. Obinwanne Okeke aka Invictus Obi arrested by FBI for committing internet fraud.

Again, being legit & contented is underated.

Be LEGIT

— GiveawayNaija (@GiveawayNAlJA) August 17, 2019