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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have arrested Hyginus Nkwocha, a suspected billionaire internet fraudster, in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement on Thursday, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, said 35-year-old Nkwocha was arrested at the Ever-Green Estate in the Lugbe area of Abuja on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oyewale said the suspect was taken into custody after operatives acted on credible information that confirmed his involvement in internet-related offences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said items recovered from the suspect included \u201ca sum of 2,200 dollars, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and a MacBook\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOther items recovered include a gold chain and pendant, a gold bracelet, a gold neck chain, a Mercedes Benz ML 350, a Chevrolet Camaro, and a Mustang car,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlso recovered are some properties at Cookies Court 2, located in Ocean Palm Estate, Ajah, Lagos; Unit C8, Lugbe Airport Road, Abuja; and Cookies Court 2, 2nd Avenue, Ocean Palm Estate, Ogombo, Lagos State.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EFCC spokesperson added that the suspect will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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