EFCC traces N3.6 Billion alleged fraud to Stella Oduah, arrests Nigerien over ATM fraud
Stella Oduah
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said in a statement yesterday that it has arrested a Nigerien, one Muhammadu Ibrahim, on allegations of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) racketeering.
According to spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, Ibrahim was arrested while on transit to China for carrying 130 ATM cards of two different Nigerian banks and a Chinese bank, concealed in a carton of instant noodles.
“The suspect was nabbed at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.
“Upon being interviewed, he claimed to be a Nigerien, with passport No. 09PC71337, bearing Muhammadou Ibrahim.
“However, preliminary investigation revealed that Muhammadou is a businessman that deals in costume and jewelery at the Kasuwan Kofar Wambai Market in Kano.
“The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded,” Uwujaren said.
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No news! How many have this EFCC successfully prosecuted to justify the money spent on the agency. Another kind of fraud trailing the PMB administration. Just accuse anyone of billion-billion-billion in order to just the huge money they are eating.
Where is the story of Stella Oduah which is the subject of the headline?
We will review and take appropriate action.