The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Precious Ojo, aka Obago, a suspected internet fraudster.
The 26-year-old was apprehended in Oghara, Delta State, following a petition received from an American citizen regarding his activities.
EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren issued a statement on the operation on Wednesday.
The petitioner alleged that the suspect impersonated one Raymond Bush, who works in the United States Treasury, to defraud the victim of $268,000.00.
Ojo, who was arrested at his hotel in Oghara, confessed that he built the property with the proceeds of the alleged crime.
Other items recovered from him include a white Mercedes-Benz with personalised plate number as well as mobile phones.
The EFCC spokesperson added that the suspect will be arraigned in court soon
Reacting to the development, a former Executive Deputy Chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Hon. Promise Uzoma Okoro said
“Don’t be intimidated by their stupendous display of wealth on Social media.
“Here is Mr Precious Ojo, aka Obago, a suspected internet fraudster in Oghara, Delta State that was paraded by the EFCC for duping an American woman of over $268,000, in Nigerian currency that’s about Hundred and forty million.
“He used the money to buy exotic cars for himself, built an expensive hotel with a customized number plate he drives.
“A lot of young people may have prayed to be like him.
“My fellow youngmen, don’t be intimidated by their show of wealth on social media, those who struggled to make wealth don’t lavish it in a stupendous manner.
“Your struggles one day will pay off, it must not pay in a Yahoo manner, there is still dignity in Labor.”
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