The two owners of a nightclub in Lagos State, Nigeria Commercial Hub— Boniface Odenigbi Amandianeze and Olasumbo Olawale Wifunke have been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged internet fraud.
The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren affirmed their arrest on national television via a statement issued on Monday.
He said that their recent apprehension on Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island area of Lagos state happened as a result of reliable intelligence about their alleged involvement in romance scam, business email compromise, benefit scam, credit card fraud, and money laundering.
“Upon their arrest, four exotic cars, mobile devices, laptop computers, jewelry, and wristwatches worth hundreds of millions were recovered from them,” the statement partly read.
“Further investigations have also established nexus with other associates who are suspected to be into computer-related fraud.”
The agency also assured that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.