The US Mission in Nigeria has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the arrest of suspected fraudster, Osondu Victor Iwgilo, who has been on the wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI.
WITHIN NIGERIA had reported that EFCC arrested 52-year-old Igwilo, alleged to be the leader of a criminal network of “catchers,” and three others over a $100m fraud.
The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement said Igwilo was arrested alongside Okafor Nnamdi Chris, Nwodu Uchenna Emmanuel, and John Anazo Achukwu at a studio in the Sangotedo area of Lagos.
In a tweet posted this afternoon, The US mission congratulated the EFCC for partnering with the FBI to arrest Igwilo.
The tweet reads: “With Justice as our mutual priority, we congratulate @officialEFCC for partnering with the @FBI & arresting long-time wanted suspect Igwilo for fraud conspiracy, money laundering and aggravated identity theft.”
