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Fake EFCC operative arrested for defrauding Belgian €45,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a 29-year old Ume Ifechukwu Clinton for impersonation, computer related fraud, obtaining by false pretence and money laundering.

A statement issued by the commission’s Head,  Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwajare, on Thursday, said Clinton was arrested on October 18, 2022 at No 46 Atoke Gbadebo Street, Isheri, Lagos, by operatives of the EFCC.

It said his arrest was sequel to a news story published by an online platform narrating how Clinton defrauded Axelle Mahieu, an educator working as a caregiver in Brussels, Belgium.

“The victim was surfing through her Facebook page in November 2021, when she saw that someone had sent her a message. The message was from Ume Ifechukwu Clinton, who introduced himself as “a friend of a friend”, the statement said.

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“As they continued chatting in the following days, Clinton told Mahieu that he was an official of the EFCC, with a fake Identity Card and Nigerian Passport as proofs.’’

“After several months of video calls and gaining Mathieu’s trust, Clinton allegedly proposed a cryptocurrency business to her, assuring her of huge profit and secured capital.’’

“After convincing the Belgian, Clinton ended up defrauding her of €45,000.’’

“He will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.’’

 

 

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