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EFCC arrests billionaire internet fraudster, money launderer in Abuja

EFCC arrests billionaire  internet fraudster, money launderer in Abuja



Eric Patrick


Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have arrested one Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud and money laundering.
 
 Nkwocha, 35, was arrested on Wednesday, at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering.

This was contained in a statement by the EFCC and shared on its Facebook page on Thursday.  
 
Items recovered from him include a sum of $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 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.
 
The Commission stated that the suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.


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