Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Osondu Igwilo, a suspected fraudster wanted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since 2018.
He was arrested in the Sangotedo area of Lagos state alongside Okafor Chris, Nwodu Emmanuel, and John Achukwu.
The group is accused of money laundering, fraud, and identity theft of about $100 million.
The anti-graft agency said, “Before their arrest, Igwilo and his accomplices had allegedly been involved in an advance-fee scheme that involved false promises of investment funding by individuals who impersonated some United States of America bank officials in person and via the internet.
“Investigation revealed that those who fell victims of the suspects’ criminal activities were asked to make certain payments before they could receive their funding. It was also revealed that proceeds of the scheme were allegedly laundered through U.S. bank accounts and diverted back to alleged perpetrators in Nigeria.”
According to reports, the suspects will soon be charged to court.