EFCC Nabs Seven Suspected Internet Fraudsters In
Enugu
The Enugu zonal office of the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested seven
internet fraudsters. They are: Ebere Tochukwu; Onuh
Harrison; Christian Ogbonna; Ojobo Kingsley, Eze
Charles, Princewill Nwalu and Ekene Ibekaku .
They were arrested at Loma Linda Extension Enugu, Enugu State.
Their arrest followed intelligence signalling
them as a syndicate of fraudsters that specialise in defrauding
unsuspecting members of the public, especially foreigners
through the internet.
Items recovered from the suspected fraudsters include : three
exotic cars: Lexus ES 350, Benz C300 and a Toyota
Camry. Other incriminating materials recovered from them are
several mobile phones and laptops.
The suspects have given useful information in the course
of interrogation and will be charged to court soon.
Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity
19/08/2020
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EFCC Charges Banks On Enhanced Collaboration
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has called
on financial institutions in the country to strengthen their
collaboration with the Commission towards ridding the country of
corruption, economic and financial crimes.
The call was made on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State , by the Uyo zonal head of the EFCC, Mr. Akpa
Uchenna Edeh while holding a meeting with bank compliance
officers.
According to him, it is important to remind banks of their
critical roles as major stakeholders in the fight against
corruption. “Knowing that the fight against corruption is
everybody’s business, the Commission has recognized the fact that
banks are partners in this fight”, he said.
Edeh noted that the end benefit of every economic or financial
crime was monetary and called on banks to brace up for more active
roles in the fight against corruption. He disclosed
that the EFCC still encounters difficulties and delays from the
banks in the areas of response to its letters; post-no-debit order;
reporting of suspicious transactions on accounts; shifting of
responsibilities and on failure to comply with the ‘Know Your
Customer directive.
“It is important to note that we do not write letters because we
just want to. We work in accordance with the speed at which
fraudster may move out funds, and we desire that we receive
response from banks with same speed”, he said.
He cautioned account officers against developing affection for
their customers, to the extent of alerting them that they are
under investigation by the EFCC or that their accounts have
been flagged. “In as much as you have to protect the bank,
don’t do so at the detriment of the nation. Do not protect the bank
and destroy the nation,” he said.
Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity,