- He allegedly lured victims via social media to invest in a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform, Liquid Asset Group (LAG)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Nigerian, Osang Usie Otukpa, for allegedly defrauding 139 Australians of AUD 8 million (approximately ₦4.5 billion).
Otukpa was apprehended at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, December 6, 2024, upon his arrival from the United States.
According to the EFCC, Otukpa operated under multiple aliases, including Ford Thompson, Oscar Donald Tyler, Michael Haye, Jose Vitto, and Kristin Davidson. He allegedly lured victims via social media to invest in a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform, Liquid Asset Group (LAG), with proceeds routed to his accounts through a global cryptocurrency exchange.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed that Otukpa will face charges after investigations are concluded.