Facebook nails fraud fugitive

A FUGITIVE from American authorities captured because of his Facebook page has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in Seattle.

Maxi Sopo fled to Cancun, Mexico after learning he was under investigation. Investigators weren’t sure where he was. But then Sopo began posting status updates on Facebook saying how much fun he was having – and he added an ex-Justice Department official to his list of Facebook friends.

US authorities used the information to track him down and he was extradited to Seattle, where he pleaded guilty yesterday to fraud charges. Prosecutors said Sopo and an associate falsely obtained more than $200,000 from banks and credit unions.