The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Precious Ojo, aka Obago, in his hotel in Oghara, Delta State
The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday said the 26-year-old suspect was apprehended following a petition received from an American citizen regarding his activities.
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.