$268,000: EFCC arrest fraudster at luxury hotel in Delta State

By Matthew Ogune, Abuja

11 May 2023 | 1:05 pm

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Precious Ojo, aka obago, a suspected internet fraudster in Oghara, Delta State. The 26-year-old was arrested following a petition received from a United States of America citizen, on his fraudulent activities. The petitioner had alleged that the suspect impersonated…

[FILES] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) official. Photo: BBC

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Precious Ojo, aka obago, a suspected internet fraudster in Oghara, Delta State.

The 26-year-old was arrested following a petition received from a United States of America citizen, on his fraudulent activities. The petitioner had alleged that the suspect impersonated one Raymond Bush who works in the US Treasury to defraud her of $268,000.00.

The suspect was arrested at his hotel in Oghara.

He confessed to building the luxury hotel with his alleged proceeds of crime.

Other items recovered from him include a Mercedes-Benz car with personalised plate number and mobile phones.
The suspect will be arraigned in court soon.

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