Elizabeth Oluchi
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Maiduguri Zonal Directorate have arrested a suspected serial internet fraudster known only as Vincent Markus.
The suspect, a student of the University of Maiduguri was arrested in Badirisa, Damare Ward Girei Local Government, Adamawa State.
The EFCC made this known in a statement, shared on its Facebook page on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the suspect was arrested following credible intelligence showing that he specialised in hacking and other internet-related activities.
The statement further revealed that Markus operates using pseudo names on WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other social media platforms in carrying out his heinous act.
Items recovered from him include a three-bedroom flat, Peugeot 206, Toyota Corolla Verso 2009 model, two Toyota Starlets 2012 and 2013 models, air-conditioners, iPhone 14 pro max, Infinix Note 30, freezer, Hisense TV, amongst others.
The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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