EFCC arrests ‘internet fraud kingpin’ in Umuahia

From Sunny Nwankwo, Umuahia

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Port Harcourt zonal office has arrested a suspected internet fraud kingpin Onwuzuruike Kingsley Ikenna.

The suspect was said to have been arrested in his residence in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State.

The arrest was said to have been made on January 26, following intelligence on his alleged fraudulent internet activities.

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The anti-graft agency said that Ikenna’s specialty is Business Email Compromise (BEC) and identity fraud.

According to the EFCC, Ikenna’s victims allegedly include a major United States bank.

Properties linked to the suspects include a mansion with a swimming pool, and a petrol station located along Umuahia-Uzoakoli-Ohafia Road.

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