Crimes

EFCC arrests billionaire internet fraudster in Abuja

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested one Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud and money laundering.

Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate in the Lugbe area of Abuja on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

The EFCC, in a statement on Thursday, August 22, said the suspected internet fraudster was arrested following intelligence about his alleged involvement in internet fraud and money laundering.

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The anti-graft agency listed items recovered from the suspect to include $2,200, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, an iPhone 13 Pro Max, a MacBook, a gold chain and pendant, a gold bracelet, a gold neck chain, Mercedes Benz ML 350, a Chevrolet Camaro, and a Mustang car.

Others are some properties at Cookies Court 2, located in Ocean Palm Estate, Ajah, Lagos; Unit C8, Lugbe Airport Road, Abuja; and Cookies Court 2, 2nd Avenue, Ocean Palm Estate, Ogombo in Lagos State.

The EFCC added that the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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