EFCC ARRESTS CAMEROONIAN OVER ALLEGED N1.5 BILLION BANK FRAUD IN LAGOS
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By: Muftau Fatimo
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a Cameroonian businessman, Bekono Marc Eric, over allegations of defrauding a first-generation bank of N1.5 billion.
The 47-year-old suspect was reportedly apprehended in the Ikorodu area of Lagos following intelligence-led operations. He is alleged to be part of a transnational fraud syndicate specializing in credit card-related crimes.
In a statement shared via its official social media handle on Friday, the EFCC confirmed that the arrest was made after several hours of surveillance and coordinated intelligence gathering.
The Commission further disclosed that investigations showed the syndicate’s modus operandi involves opening bank accounts in Nigeria, obtaining ATM cards and PINs, and subsequently relocating to neighbouring countries.
According to the EFCC, the suspects then use the cards weeks later to conduct unauthorized transactions on accounts belonging to customers with substantial balances.
The agency added that the suspect will be prosecuted in court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
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