Categories: News

EFCC Arrests Young Billionaire For Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a billionaire, Hyginus Nkwocha, for alleged internet fraud and money laundering in Abuja.

This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale.

Oyewale added, “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.

READ ALSO

Agony As Car Kills OAU Final Year Student On Way To Submit Project

Bolt For Bolt – Nigerians Retaliate Against South Africans Fake Bolt Ride Orders

 

“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.

“The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”

Sodiq Lawal

Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.

Recent Posts

Man Stabs Newlywed Wife To Death In Lagos

A 30-year-old man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, has allegedly stabbed his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death in…

6 mins ago

Hoodlums Set A’Ibom Electoral Commission Office On Fire

Some hoodlums have set the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission office in Ibiono Ibom…

36 mins ago

Eight Months After, Adeleke Abandons Project Named After Brother

Governor Ademola Adeleke has abandoned the execution of Late Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Circle, Park…

60 mins ago

LG Poll: Heavy Shooting At Wike’s Ward

There was an heavy shooting at Rumuepirikom Community, Rivers State, the home of the Minister…

1 hour ago

LG Poll: Armed Policemen Disrupt Voting In Rivers

The ongoing local government election in Rivers State was disrupted by armed men dressed in…

2 hours ago

Prison Escapee Kills Three Girls In Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Ogunnaike Philip, on suspicion of…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.