Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Simon Bassey Idio for currency racketeering in Uyo.
The 59-year old ‘Naira Trader’ was arrested on Friday February 9, 2024, at the Ibom Tropicana Mall , Udo Udoma way in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. His arrest came on the heels of intelligence and surveillance regarding his illegal cash dealings in local and foreign currencies within the state
He was caught selling N700, 000.00 (Seven Hundred Thousand Naira) new naira notes in two denominations: twelve(12) bundles of N500 notes totaling Six Hundred Thousand Naira N600, 000.00 (Six Hundred Thousand Naira) and a bundle of N1000 notes N100,000.00 (One Hundred Naira)
Idio confessed to the crime and would be charged to court soon
EFCC arrests four suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested four suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City.
They were arrested on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at different locations in Benin-city, Edo State following actionable intelligence on their suspected nefarious activities.
The suspects are Oniovosa Destiny, Enoferodion Kingsley, Elvis Mohammed and Igneweka Endurance.
Items recovered from them include four exotic cars – Mercedes Benz GLE 43 AMG, Two Mercedes Benz GLE 250 AMG and Mercedes Benz GLK 350 4Matic and phones.
The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
