EFCC arrests ‘billionaire internet fraudster, money launderer’ in Abuja
Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have arrested a suspected internet fraudster in Abuja.
In a statement on Thursday, Dele Oyewale, head of media and publicity at the EFCC, said 35-year-old Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud and money laundering.
“Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering,” the statement reads.
“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.”
Oyewale said the suspect will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Below are some of the seized items.
