The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of Hyginus Nkwocha, a 35-year-old suspected billionaire internet fraudster, in Abuja.
According to a statement released on Thursday by the EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, Nkwocha was apprehended on Wednesday at the Ever-Green Estate in the Lugbe area of Abuja.
Oyewale revealed that Nkwocha’s arrest followed a carefully planned operation based on credible intelligence that confirmed his involvement in internet-related crimes. The suspect is believed to have amassed significant wealth through fraudulent online activities.
The EFCC spokesperson detailed the items recovered from Nkwocha, which included a sum of $2,200, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and a MacBook. In addition to these electronic devices, luxury items such as a gold chain and pendant, a gold bracelet, and a gold neck chain were also seized.
The agency further disclosed the recovery of several high-end vehicles, including a Mercedes Benz ML 350, a Chevrolet Camaro, and a Mustang car.
“Other 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,” he added.
“Also 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.”
