Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested two nightclub owners for alleged internet fraud in Lagos.
The suspects – Boniface Odenigbo Amandianeze and Olasunmbo Olawale Winfunke, owners of Buzz Bar, a nightclub located on Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, were arrested recently at No 2A and 2B Oniru Estate, Lagos.
EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren in a statement issued on Monday said their arrest followed credible intelligence about their alleged involvement in romance scam, business email compromise, benefit scam, credit card fraud and money laundering.
“Upon their arrest, four exotic cars, mobile devices, laptop computers, jewelry and wristwatches worth hundreds of millions were recovered from them,” the statement partly read.
“Further investigations have also established nexus with other associates who are suspected to be into computer-related fraud.”
The anti-graft agency also assured that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
