In a recent development, a court in Ikoyi has directed that funds recovered from a fraudster convicted of identity theft and impersonation be returned to the victim in the United States.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $22,000 in proceeds of internet fraud to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in Lagos for onward transfer to the owner, following the conviction of Olanrewaju by Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court.
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this information in a statement on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
During the handover ceremony, the acting Director of the EFCC's Lagos Zonal Command, Michael Wetkas, reaffirmed the anti-graft body's dedication to combatting crimes and restoring order in the country.
Additionally, the FBI Legal Attaché, Charles Smith, commended the collaboration between the bureau and the EFCC, stating that the recovery of the funds gives hope to affected companies and brings a sense of justice, despite not all subjects being identified.
Smith expressed the hope for continued collaboration and emphasized the FBI's willingness to support the investigation in any way possible.
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