PHOTOS: EFCC arrests suspected fraudster, recovers exotic vehicles, houses

By Matthew Ogune, Abuja

23 August 2024 | 1:48 pm

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 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. READ ALSO: Supreme Court affirms Diri’s election as Bayelsa governor…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a suspected fraudster, Hyginus Nkwocha, from whom they recovered exotic vehicles and houses

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 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.

One of the houses and some of the cars the EFCC recovered from Hyginus Nkwocha

Items recovered from him include $2,200, 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, a Mercedes Benz ML 350, a Chevrolet Camaro, and a Mustang car.

Others include 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.

A gold chain and pendant, a gold bracelet and a gold neck chain the EFCC recovered from Hyginus Nkwocha

EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, revealed that the suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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