EFCC nabs suspected internet fraudster for allegedly duping 139 Australians
A suspected internet fraudster, Osang Usie Otukpa has been arrested by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for allegedly duping 139 Australians to the tune of $AUD8,000,000 (Eight Million Australian Dollars).
According to a statement via the official X handle of the anti-graft agency, the suspect was arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos upon arrival from the United States of America on Friday, December 6, 2024.
The statement added, “Otukpa, who goes by five aliases, namely: Ford Thompson, Oscar Donald Tyler, Michael Haye, Jose Vitto and Kristin Davidson scammed the victims by luring them on the social media to invest in his rogue cryptocurrency investment platform, Liquid Asset Group, LAG.
“The proceeds of the alleged crimes were routed to his bank accounts through a global cryptocurrency exchange platform.
The statement concluded that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
