Crime
$268,000 Fraud; EFCC Arrests 26-Year-Old Yahoo Boy At His Luxury Hotel In Oghara
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested Precious Ojo, aka obago, a suspected internet fraudster in Oghara, Delta State.
The 26 year-old was arrested following a petition received from a United States of America citizen, on his fraudulent activities.
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The petitioner had alleged that the suspect impersonated one Raymond Bush who works in the US Treasury to defraud her of $268,000.00.
The suspect was arrested at his hotel in Oghara.
$268,000 Fraud; EFCC Arrests 26-Year-Old Yahoo Boy At His Luxury Hotel In Oghara
He confessed to building the luxury hotel with his alleged proceeds of crime.
Other items recovered from him include a Mercedes-Benz car with personalised plate number and mobile phones.
The suspect will be arraigned in court soon.