Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two suspects for alleged internet fraud and money laundering.
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 Oniru Estate, Lagos.
A statement by the EFCC’s spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, further disclosed that the arrest of the suspects was sequel credible intelligence received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in romance scam, business email compromise, benefit scam, credit card fraud and money laundering.
He added that upon their arrest, four exotic cars, mobile devices, laptop computers, jewellery and wrist watches worth hundreds of millions were recovered from them.
According to him, further investigations have also established nexus with other associates who are suspected to be in to computer-related fraud, saying that the suspects will soon be charged to court.
