CRIMES COMMISSION NABS 34 YEAR OLD SUSPECTED INTERNET FRAUD KINGPIN

The anti-graft agency spokesman said, the arrest of the suspect was triggered by a petition from a bank following complaint by a Canadian resident, who alleged that she had transferred the sum of $390,950.34 Canadian dollar to two different accounts in the same bank and suspects a scam.

Penpushing further reports that, Uwajeren said preliminary investigations showed that Omamuyorvi was involved in romance scam and presented himself as Mr Sheri Hunt, an oil worker in Milan, Italy to his victim, adding that he hoodwinked his ‘lover’ victim with the impression that he was sending her a package but demanded for money under the pretext of paying medical bills, legal fee and diplomatic fees.

The Commission said to further give credence to his fraudulent activities in order to defraud his victim, the suspect sent several emails purportedly from the Canadian Ambassador to Italy and the bank, persuading his victim to accede to his request.

Penpushing also reports that, the Commission has sealed the suspect mansion in Ughelli , while as at the time of filing this report, he is said to be making useful statements and will be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are completed.