Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, arrested a billionaire internet fraudster, Hyginus Nkwocha, following his alleged involvement in internet related fraud and money laundering.
Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering.
Items recovered from him 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.
When contacted, the EFFC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development to TheIdeal News on Thursday night.
Oyewale added the suspect will be charged to court, once investigations are concluded.
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