EFCC arrests Delta traditional chief for internet fraud, seizes high-class cars
- The EFCC arrested one Akegor Godbless Omamuyorwi who is a chief in Agbaro community, Delta state
- The suspect reportedly defrauded a Canadian woman to the tune of 390,950.34 Canadian dollar
- According to the anti-graft agency, the suspect will be arraigned after investigation is complete
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a chief of Agbaro community, Akegor Godbless Omamuyorwi, for alleged fraud.
The anti-graft agency said the suspected fraudster was arrested on Wednesday, October 9, at his home in Ughelli, Delta state.
Source: Twitter
The EFCC said the arrest was made following a petition filed by the bank used by the suspect after a complaint by a Canadian resident who claimed she transferred 390,950.34 Canadian dollar to two different accounts. She made the complaint after she realised that it was based on fraud.
Source: Twitter
The EFCC said the chief will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is complete.
Source: Twitter
Meanwhile, the EFCC arrested five undergraduates and 12 others for alleged internet fraud.
Legit.ng gathers that the anti-graft agency made the disclosure on its official Twitter page on Tuesday, October 8.
The agency also released pictures of the suspects but their names were not disclosed on the anti-graft agency's Twitter page.
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The war against internet fraud has been one of the priorities of the EFCC, a campaign that has led to the arrest of several suspected internet fraudsters in different parts of the country.
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