BUSTED! EFCC investigates man posing as one of their own!

• The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Gombe has launched an investigation into Solomon Yohana for impersonation
• Yohana was arrested on Monday, August 19 by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Adamawa and handed over to the EFCC
• Furthermore, the EFCC plans to charge Yohana in court once their investigation is finalized

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Investigators from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Gombe Zonal Directorate have begun investigating Solomon Yohana for allegedly posing as an EFCC staff member.

As reported by The Nation, the EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

EFCC probes fake member in Gombe Photo credit: @offficialefcc
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He revealed that the suspect was apprehended on August 19 in Guyuk Local Government Area, Adamawa, by the Department of State Services (DSS) and subsequently handed over to the EFCC, As reported by The Nation.

Oyewale stated

"Items seized at the time of arrest include a fake EFCC ID card, counterfeit EFCC letterheads, a fake EFCC polo shirt, and a fraudulent Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) shirt,".

He added that Yohana would be charged to court once the investigation is complete, The Punch reported.

Abuja ‘young billionaire’ arrested by EFCC for alleged fraud

In another development, Legit.ng reported that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody Hyginus Nkwocha, a 35-year-old man, in Abuja on charges of alleged internet fraud and money laundering.

Nkwocha, who has been dubbed a 'young billionaire,' was arrested at Ever Green Estate, located behind Millennium Estate in Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence reports linking him to fraudulent activities online and financial crimes.

During the operation, the EFCC seized several luxury items from Nkwocha, including $2,200 in cash, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, an iPhone 13 Pro Max, a MacBook, various gold jewelry pieces, a Mercedes Benz ML 350, a Chevrolet Camaro, and a Mustang car.

Source: Legit.ng