EFCC arrests son, mother, others for internet fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the quartet of Lucky Ebhogie, Richman Kas Godwin, Israel Justin and Precious Iwuji.

They were picked in the Sabo area of Kaduna, following intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud.

EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement said preliminary investigation revealed the suspects engaged in impersonation and romance scam.

They allegedly faked the identities of United States military personnel on foreign missions to deceive their targets.

Ebhogie was said to have used his mother’s bank account to launder proceeds of crime.

The suspect, on July 30, 2021, purchased a Mercedes Benz GLK for N7million through the mum’s account.

Iwuji was discovered to have sold her photographs and Facebook account to internet fraudsters to trap victims.

The EFCC statement added that the suspects will soon be charged to court.

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