• Arraigns fake American civil engineer for alleged 120,150 euros fraud
A suspected Internet fraudster, Precious Ojo, popularly known as Obago, has been arrested by operatives of Benin Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Oghara, Delta State.
The 26-year-old was arrested following a petition received from a United States of American citizen, on his fraudulent activities. The petitioner had alleged that the suspect impersonated one Raymond Bush, who works in the U.S. Treasury to defraud her of $268,000.00.
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The suspect, who was arrested at his hotel in Oghara, confessed to building the luxury hotel with proceeds of the crime. Other items recovered from him include: a Mercedes-Benz car with personalised plate number and mobile phones.
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Confirming the development, in a statement, yesterday, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspect would be arraigned in court soon.
MEANWHILE, the anti-graft agency has arraigned one Wilson Daphey, (aka Jefrey Guiseppe), before Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of a Federal High Court, Abuja on a nine-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretense and money laundering.
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Daphey allegedly manipulated and obtained the sum 120,150 euros from one Petra Goschenhofer, with the assistance of Evans Nnamdi Aguh, Christopher Chinedu Ajufo, Ifeanyi Enuma and Ojinanaka Kingsley Chukwuma, all of who are currently at large .
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The defendant pleaded `not guilty` to all the charges. In view of his plea, the prosecuting counsel, Deborah Ademu-Eteh, prayed the court for a trial date and the remand of the defendant.
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The defendant’s counsel, E.O Clement, however, moved the bail application of the defendant. Justice Olajuwon adjourned to May 17, 2023, for ruling on bail application, while the defendant was to remain in EFCC’s custody.
