EFCC arrests Chinedu Okeke, Patrick Odjegba for internet fraud
Admin l Saturday, May 25, 2019
BENIN, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office has arrested two suspected fraudsters Chinedu Okeke and Patrick Odjegba.
Okeke(34), who claimed to be a businessman and Odjegba (42), who claims to be an Okada rider were arrested by operatives of the commission sequel to information and intelligence gathering.
According to the EFCC, the fraudsters pretend to be dealers of agro chemical products on social media platforms especially Facebook.
“Through the platforms, they solicit for customers and request would-be buyers to make deposit payment including freight before the products are supplied”, the EFCC said in a statement.
The suspects have made useful statements and will be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are complete.
