Ben Fiberesima had it all. Not only was he a successful rapper under the name Roky Million, he also modeled for top brands like Calvin Klein, Yves Saint Laurent, Nike, and Tom Ford. But the 30-year-old Londoner had a secret: He was on the run from British police.
In 2008, Fiberesima was arrested and charged with fraud, theft, and possession of an offensive weapon. The South Kilburn gang member posted bail, however, and fled to Australia, where he lived for the past seven years under a false name. While he was there, he began nabbing fashion campaigns left and right, gained an impressive fan base, and even published a self-help book titled Roky's Power Gain 50: Become Geppetto to help others achieve financial success. He was clearly living a baller lifestyle; but that all came to an end earlier this month after law officials lured Fiberesima with a fake photoshoot.
According to the Telegraph, Metropolitan Police detectives received an anonymous tip that Fiberesima was back in the country and had signed up with an exclusive modeling agency in London. An officer then posed as a talent scout, and recruited Fiberesima for a fake swimwear campaign. When the fugitive showed up for the gig, he was immediately arrested. He has since been charged with two counts of theft, two counts of making a false representation, and possessing an offensive weapon.
"There is clear message here, that we will not forget you if you offend, and we will explore all options in tracing you and bringing you to justice,” Detective Inspector Pete Wallis of Brent CID told the Telegraph. “Thankfully he is now paying for his crimes.”
