Sapphire Egemasi, widely known on social media as the “tech queen,” once dazzled followers with images of an extravagant lifestyle—jet-setting across continents and indulging in luxury, but that online persona took a dramatic turn following her arrest in the United States by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The 28-year-old Nigerian, who branded herself as a digital entrepreneur and tech-savvy influencer, was taken into custody in April over serious allegations of wire fraud and identity theft.
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According to reports, Egemasi’s arrest is linked to a $1.3 million fraud scheme that specifically targeted U.S. government agencies.
The self-styled “Tech Queen” was taken into custody in April 2025 in the Bronx, New York. She is alleged to be part of a cybercrime network accused of diverting millions of dollars from public institutions through coordinated online fraud.
Egemasi’s social media profiles, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), documented a lifestyle filled with high-end experiences and international adventures.
Her travel logs included visits to countries such as Portugal, Italy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, Germany, the Netherlands, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, and Luxembourg. From luxury hotels to fine dining spots and iconic attractions, her posts portrayed a life of glamour and wealth.
However, authorities claim that beneath the polished digital presence was a more sinister operation. Egemasi is accused of being involved in a scheme that created fraudulent websites mimicking legitimate U.S. government portals.
These sites were reportedly used to siphon off millions of dollars from federal agencies.She is currently being held in federal custody in Lexington, Kentucky, as legal proceedings move forward.
If found guilty, Egemasi could face a prison term of up to 20 years, be ordered to pay restitution, and risk deportation from the United States.
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