Online Scam: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested and paraded one Mr. Oke Omoniyi Benjamin for defrauding a number of foreigners through internet scam.
The EFCC , Ibadan Zonal Office who made the arrest, said the Commission arrested Mr. Oke Omoniyi Benjamin who is 33-year old from Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State, for internet fraud.
According to the report made available by the anti-graft Agency, Mr. Benjamin was arrested sequel to an Intelligent Report received on 27th August, 2018, alleging that he is into internet fraud and has also defrauded a number of foreigners of their money through fraudulent schemes.
The report however stated that Benjamin used the proceeds of his fraud to buy two cars, and also own a unisex salon known as Signatures Unisex Salon located at No. 238, Ilawe Road, opposite Baptist School, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The statement further suggest state the Benjamin who is being suspected for Online Scam, said at the point of arrest, Operatives of the Commission recovered an Acura TL, 2010 with Registration Number BDG 969FH and a Lexus ES 300, 2002 with Registration Number EPE 829FJ, two Laptops, two Phones, forged documents and several counterfeit cheques of various foreign Banks.
Benjamin however, admitted to the allegations of Online Scam against him and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
This will not be the first time EFCC will be arrested or parading suspects for internet fraud, as the Commission continues its fight against corruption and financial related crimes and Online Scam or Internet fraud in Nigeria, from top to bottom.