UK Forensics Expert Petitions Florida Attorney General Over Wike’s Family Property Deals In U.S.

Henry Omorere, a digital forensics investigator from Teesside University in the United Kingdom, has formally petitioned the Florida Attorney General for information and updates on alleged money laundering, public corruption, and other violations.

The petition involves Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzette Nyesom-Wike, and their three children: Jordan, Joaquin, and Jazmyne Nyesom-Wike.

In a letter dated September 21, 2025, addressed to Hon. James Uthmeier, with copies sent to the Florida Supreme Court and the Director of the Public Information Office, Omorere described the matter as one of “significant public interest and potential serious criminal violations” that has been widely reported by reputable media outlets, including SaharaReporters, BusinessDay, and Peoples Gazette, as well as public statements from Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore.

According to the letter, Wike, a Nigerian public official earning approximately $5,000 annually, allegedly used his wife and children to acquire millions of dollars’ worth of real estate in Winter Springs, Florida.

Omorere detailed three properties reportedly involved: a $2 million mansion at 113 Spring Creek Lane purchased in March 2025, 209 Hertherwood Court purchased in July 2021 for $459,157 and transferred to his son, Joaquin, and 208 Hertherwood Court purchased in September 2023 for $465,000 and transferred to his daughter, Jazmyne.

Omorere alleged that these acquisitions were structured through opaque all-cash transactions and quitclaim deeds executed by Mrs. Nyesom-Wike, deliberately omitting Wike’s name to evade scrutiny.

The petition requested written confirmation that the Florida Attorney General’s office had received a formal communication from Sowore regarding Wike in late September 2025.

“The reports indicate that these acquisitions were structured through opaque all-cash transactions and quitclaim deeds executed by Mrs. Nyesom-Wike, deliberately omitting Mr. Wike’s name from the paperwork to evade scrutiny and violate Nigerian asset disclosure laws,” the petition said.

“This pattern of behavior is alleged to constitute first-degree felonies under Florida law and violations of the U.S. Money Laundering Control Act.”

“Mr. Sowore has publicly confirmed that on or around September 20, 2025, he formally petitioned your office to notify it of these alleged crimes,” it added.

It also called for a detailed update on the status of any investigations, including the date the matter was brought to the office, any preliminary steps such as subpoenas or financial analysis, and whether the case is under active investigation, referred to another agency, or closed.

Omorere further requested information about intermediaries involved in the alleged transactions, including law firms, closing attorneys, banks, real estate agents, and any corporate entities such as shell companies or LLCs that may have facilitated the property purchases.

He said, “Therefore, pursuant to Florida’s Public Records Law (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes) and your office’s commitment to government transparency, I respectfully request the following information: Confirmation of Receipt: Written confirmation that your office received a formal petition or communication from Mr. Omoyele Sowore regarding Nyesom Wike in or around late September 2025.

“Investigation Status Update: A disclosure of the current status of any review or investigation initiated by your office into these allegations. This includes: The exact date the matter was brought to your attention; a summary of any preliminary investigative steps already taken (e.g., subpoenas for records, inquiries to county property appraisers, analysis of financial transactions); a statement on whether the matter is under active investigation, has been referred to another agency (such as the FBI or IRS Criminal Investigation), or has been closed.”

He continued, “Identification of Intermediaries: Given the complexity of cross-border money laundering, such schemes invariably involve intermediaries.

“To fully understand the mechanism of these alleged crimes, I request any information your office can share regarding the identities of the U.S.-based entities that facilitated these transactions, including but not limited to: Law Firms & Closing Attorneys: The names of any law firms or real estate attorneys that handled the closing proceedings and title transfers for the aforementioned properties.

“Financial Institutions: The names of any banks or financial institutions through which the funds were wired or held, if the transactions were not entirely physical cash.

“Real Estate Agents & Brokers: The names of the property consultants, real estate agents, or brokerage firms that listed the properties and facilitated the sales.

“Corporate Entities: The names of any shell companies or LLCs that may have been used as vehicles for these purchases.”

Highlighting the broader significance, Omorere noted the precedent for U.S.-Nigeria collaboration in recovering stolen assets, referencing the recent return of $52.88 million to Nigeria.

He wrote, “This case presents another critical opportunity to uphold the principles of justice and demonstrate that the U.S. financial system is not a safe haven for the proceeds of foreign corruption.”

Omorere signed the letter as “a concerned global citizen and an advocate for transparency and the rule of law,” emphasising the public interest in the alleged case and the importance of accountability.(SaharaReporters)