EFCC Arrests FBI-Wanted Nigerian Chidiebere in Orlu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it arrested one Emmanuel Dike Chidiebere, a suspect wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

According to EFCC’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, the Nigerian is wanted by the FBI for conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering.

He was arrested by the commission in Imo state on March 23.

The statement read, “The Enugu zonal command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested Emmanuel Dike Chidiebere, a suspect on the watch list of the American Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering.”

“Acting on verified intelligence, operatives of the commission on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, tracked the suspect to Orlu local government area of Imo state where he was arrested.

“Chidiebere is alleged to have defrauded some victims in America, Cote D’Ivoire and Poland of some undisclosed amount of money and went underground.

“Three of his accomplices are still at large.”