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EFCC Arrests Suspected Internet Fraud Kingpin in Umuahia, seizes hotel, mansions

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Office have arrested a suspected internet fraud kingpin, Onwuzuruike Kingsley Ikenna (a.k.a Nwanta Anayoeze Yonaracha). Nwanta was rounded up at…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Office have arrested a suspected internet fraud kingpin, Onwuzuruike Kingsley Ikenna (a.k.a Nwanta Anayoeze Yonaracha).

Nwanta was rounded up at his residence on Uzuakoli Road by Umuada Junction, Umuahia, Abia State on January 26, 2020, following credible intelligence on his alleged fraudulent internet activities.

It was alleged that Ikenna’s areas of specialization is Business Email Compromise (BEC) and identity fraud. His victims allegedly include a major United States bank.

Properties linked to the suspects include a mansion with swimming pool, a petrol station and nine units of three bedroom apartments, all in Umuahia and a palatial bungalow in his village.

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Published February 5, 2020
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