EFCC arrests man on FBI wanted list as US hails agency
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Osondu Igwilo in Lagos.
Igwilo, who has been on the watchlist of American Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, was arrested alongside three others for a $100m fraud.
“Fifty-two year-old Igwilo, who is the alleged leader of a criminal network of ‘catchers’ was arrested alongside Okafor Nnamdi Chris, Nwodu Uchenna Emmaunel and John Anazo Achukwu at a studio in the Sangotedo area of Lagos for an alleged fraud, money laundering and identity theft to the tune of about $100m.
“Before their arrest, Igwilo and his accomplices had allegedly been involved in an advance-fee scheme that involved false promises of investment funding by individuals who impersonated some United States of America, USA, bank officials in person and via the internet,” EFCC said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Igwilo’s arrest has attracted plaudits from the United States Mission in Nigeria.
The US Mission Nigeria in a statement on the Facebook page, congratulated the EFCC for the feat.
“With Justice as our mutual priority, we congratulate the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for partnering with the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation and arresting long-time wanted suspect, Osondu Victor Igwilo, for fraud conspiracy, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft,” the US Mission wrote.
