{
  "id": 14004727,
  "title": "EFCC arraigns Nigerian-American over $680,000 vehicle import scam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/efcc-arraigns-nigerian-american-over-680-000-vehicle-import-scam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T17:12:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-nigerian-american-over-680000-vehicle-import-scam/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Nigerian-American Oluwatobi Adegoke to court in connection with a $680,000 vehicle import scam. Adegoke appeared before the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos State, on October 8, 2026, on a single count of stealing. The charge stems from an alleged incident in December 2024, where it is claimed that Adegoke dishonestly converted $680,000 belonging to Ikechukwu Osita Ifeabunike, a sum paid for a 2022 G Wagon vehicle. The EFCC alleges that Adegoke, who was living in the United States at the time, advertised and sold a luxury 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to Nigerian buyers, defrauding them of the funds. Two alleged victims are said to have paid a combined total of more than $320,000 for the transaction.",
  "summary": "The EFCC has arraigned a Nigerian-American, Oluwatobi Adegoke, before a Lagos court over an alleged $680,000 vehicle import scam. He pleaded not guilty. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-nigerian-american-over-680000-vehicle-import-scam/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian-American Oluwatobi Adegoke arraigned on $680,000 vehicle scam",
    "Adegoke charged with theft of $680,000 from Nigerian buyer",
    "Scam involved sale of 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to U.S. resident"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EFCC arraigns Nigerian-American over $680,000 vehicle import scam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/efcc-arraigns-nigerian-american-over-680-000-vehicle-import-scam-14007644",
        "published": "2026-10-12T17:28:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}