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EFCC Arrests Man For Internet Scam

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Wilson Uwujaren
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October 4, 2018
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EFCC Arrests Man For Internet Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office has arrested one Oke Omoniyi Benjamin (33) from Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State for internet fraud. Benjamin was arrested following intelligence report, alleging fraudulent internet activities for which a number of foreigners had been victims.

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Benjamin allegedly used the proceeds of his fraud to buy two cars, and also own a unisex salon in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

At the point of arrest, Operatives of the Commission recovered an Acura TL, 2010 model with registration number BDG 969FH and a Lexus ES 300, 2002 model with registration number EPE 829FJ, two Laptops, two mobile phones, forged documents and several counterfeit cheques of various foreign Banks.

The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media & Publicity

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