Sapphire Egemasi, a Nigerian tech enthusiast known online as the “tech queen,” projected a lavish lifestyle on social media before her recent arrest by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US.
The “tech queen” was apprehended in the Bronx, New York, on April 10, 2025, in connection with a massive fraud scheme that targeted U.S. government agencies.
Egemasi, a programmer with an active Devpost profile, was arrested alongside several alleged co-conspirators, including Ghanaian national Samuel Kwadwo Osei, believed to be the syndicate’s ringleader.
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These arrests followed a federal grand jury indictment filed in 2024, which charged the group with multiple counts of internet fraud and money laundering for crimes allegedly committed between September 2021 and February 2023.
Prosecutors claim the syndicate defrauded the city of Kentucky of millions of dollars by creating spoof websites that mimicked official U.S. government portals.
These fraudulent platforms were used to harvest login credentials and redirect funds into accounts controlled by the group.
A review of Egemasi’s social media accounts reveals a visual diary of her extensive travels, luxury, and affluent lifestyle.
Her travel history, as curated on her 𝕏 account, included desirable destinations such as Portugal, Italy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, Germany, the Netherlands, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
Her posts featured stays at upscale accommodations, fine dining experiences, and visits to exclusive landmarks.
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