The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have apprehended a supposed billionaire for fraud and money laundering in Abuja.
According to reports, the man, identified as Hyginus Nkwocha, 35 was arrested on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja.
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Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the agency, Dele Oyewale noted that the suspect was arrested following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering.
‘’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.’
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Oyewale added that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.