A suspected fraudster has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of €5.7 million (Five Million, Seven Hundred Thousand euros) internet fraud.
The suspect, who identifies as Senator Ifechukwu Tom Makwe, was arrested at the Guzape area of Abuja after credible intelligence about his internet-related fraud activities.
The development was disclosed by the Commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwajeren in a statement made available to journalists on Monday.
“it was discovered that the suspect, bearing many aliases (Fahad Makwe, Senator Tompolo, Tom Makwe, Dr. Bran), defrauded a Spaniard of Five Million, Seven Hundred Thousand Euros (€5.7million)”, the spokesman said.
Additionally, the spokesperson said the suspect claimed to be a US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent and diplomatic solicitor, and succeeded in defrauding his victim using fake identities.
“The suspect allegedly started defrauding the victim in 2013 when he first met her on social media.
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“He will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded”, the statement added.
Meanwhile, the bodies of the three medical students who were missing when a boat conveying 14 of them capsized on Saturday in the Calabar waterways have now been recovered from the waters.
The search continued throughout Sunday afternoon when it was believed that the bodies would pop up after 24 hours from when they were drowned until early Monday morning.
Commissioner of Police in the state, Gyogon Augustine Grimah who spoke to journalists at the Marina Resort in Calabar explained, “When the bodies were sited, our marine police rose to the scene, with efforts from the local divers, the bodies have been recovered.
“Three students were missing and we did not rest since that day. The rescue effort continued day and night and this morning we are here to let you know that the bodies have been recovered and you can see them around me.
“The locals did a very marvellous job and they have just delivered the three bodies to us.”
The police boss added that the state government and the police have already taken measures to safeguard lives and property in the area.
NIGERIACRIME reported that Governor Bassey Otu directed the immediate shutdown of the resort and questioning of the management over standards and safety.