Suspected ‘billionaire internet fraudster’ Hyginus Nkwocha arrested in Abuja
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Spokesperson for EFCC, Dele Oyewale said in a statement that Nkwocha was arrested on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, for alleged internet fraud and money laundering at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja. According to the statement, the 35 years old suspect was arrested following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering.
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said its operatives have arrested one Hyginus Nkwocha it described as ‘billionaire internet fraudster’ and money launderer in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Spokesperson for EFCC, Dele Oyewale said in a statement that Nkwocha was arrested on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, for alleged internet fraud and money laundering at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja.
According to the statement, the 35 years old suspect was arrested following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering.
The anti-graft agency listed items recovered from the Nkwocha to include include : a sum of $2,200 (Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars), 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 include: 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, Lagos State.
EFCC said the suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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