NSCDC arrests three suspected internet fraudsters over alleged N7m scam in Edo
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, have arrested three suspected internet fraudsters over an alleged N7 million fraud in the state. The suspects, identified as Peter Odion, 21; Anthony Ernest, 20; and Destiny Saturday, 20, all from Ebele in Igueben Local Government Area of the state, allegedly defrauded a […] NSCDC arrests three suspected…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State has arrested three individuals suspected of being involved in a N7 million internet fraud case. The suspects, Peter Odion, Anthony Ernest, and Destiny Saturday, all from the Igueben Local Government Area, are accused of defrauding a resident of Italy. According to the Edo State NSCDC Commandant, the suspects contacted the victim via Facebook using a fake female profile.
Destiny, one of the suspects, allegedly posed as a female native doctor, claiming to have the power to make the victim rich through spiritual means. The victim, after being convinced, made multiple payments to Destiny for the spiritual work, only to discover he had been scammed. The victim's lawyer, Barrister Oni Isibor, petitioned the NSCDC on behalf of the victim, leading to the investigation.
Through advanced technology and intelligence, the NSCDC traced and arrested the suspects. They have confessed to the alleged offense and are set to be charged in court upon the completion of the investigation.
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