The EFCC has detained Hyginus Nkwocha, a wealthy individual, in Abuja on suspicion of internet fraud and money laundering, according to the Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale.
Nwokocha, aged 35, was apprehended at Ever Green Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, based on intelligence indicating his alleged involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. Among the items seized from him were 2,200 dollars in cash, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and a MacBook.
A gold chain, pendant, bracelet, neck chain, and Mercedes Benz ML 350, a Chevrolet Camaro, and a Mustang car were also among the items recovered. Furthermore, several properties at Cookies Court 2 in Ocean Palm Estate, Ajah, Lagos; Unit C8, Lugbe Airport Road, Abuja; and Cookies Court 2, 2nd Avenue, Ocean Palm Estate, Ogombo, Lagos State, were also recovered.
Oyewale mentioned that investigations are ongoing and that the suspect will be prosecuted as soon as the investigations are completed.
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