EFCC apprehends money launderer in Abuja, seizes properties
EFCC
EFCC apprehends money launderer in Abuja, seizes properties
Abdullateef Fowewe
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have apprehended a suspected Internet fraudster and money launderer at Ever Green Estate, Abuja.
The suspect identified as Hyginus Nkwocha, 35, was according to a statement by EFCC arrested on Wednesday following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering.
Items recovered from him according to the statement are, “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.”
However, the EFCC affirmed that the suspect will be charged in court after the conclusion of their investigation.
Dailyeconomy on Thursday, August 22, reported that EFCC arrested 22 suspected Internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City.
