EFCC arrests man for defrauding Australians of $8m

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested Osang Otukpa, suspected of defrauding 139 Australians out of AUD 8 million through a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform.

The EFCC detained Otukpa at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) after his return from the United States.

Dele Oyewale EFCC spokesman said, “Operatives of EFCC have arrested a suspected online fraudster, Osang Usie Otukpa, for allegedly duping 139 Australians to the tune of $AUD8,000,000.”

Oyewale further disclosed that Otukpa operated under five aliases—Ford Thompson, Oscar Donald Tyler, Michael Haye, Jose Vitto, and Kristin Davidson—and used the rogue platform Liquid Asset Group to lure victims via social media into fake cryptocurrency investments.

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“The proceeds of the alleged crimes were routed to his bank accounts through a global cryptocurrency exchange platform,” Oyewale added.

The EFCC confirmed that Otukpa would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.