In a significant operation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Hyginus Nkwocha, a 35-year-old suspected of involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Ever Green Estate, located behind Millennium Estate in Lugbe, Abuja.
The EFCC’s action followed detailed intelligence reports suggesting Nkwocha’s involvement in extensive financial crimes. During the operation, authorities confiscated a substantial array of assets from Nkwocha. These included $2,200 in cash, multiple high-end electronic devices such as an iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and a MacBook. Additionally, luxury items such as a gold chain and pendant, a gold bracelet, and a gold neck chain were recovered.
Nkwocha’s fleet of vehicles seized included a Mercedes Benz ML 350, a Chevrolet Camaro, and a Mustang. Furthermore, the EFCC identified and seized several properties linked to him. These properties are located at Cookies Court 2 in Ocean Palm Estate, Ajah, Lagos; Unit C8 on Lugbe Airport Road, Abuja; and Cookies Court 2, 2nd Avenue, Ocean Palm Estate, Ogombo, Lagos State.
The arrest and seizures are part of ongoing efforts by the EFCC to combat financial crimes and corruption. Nkwocha is expected to face charges in court once the investigations are completed, marking another step in the commission’s broader crackdown on financial malfeasance.
