Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, over an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000, approximately ₦434.88 million.
Adams, who holds dual citizenship in Nigeria and the United States of America, is being investigated for alleged criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretence.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly belongs to a syndicate based in the United States that specialises in defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians under the guise of purchasing and importing vehicles from the United States.
Investigation further revealed that while residing in the United States, Adams allegedly advertised and circulated photographs of a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to prospective buyers in Nigeria, promising to purchase and ship the luxury vehicle to them. According to findings, two victims allegedly paid a total sum exceeding $320,000 (over ₦434.88 million) for the same vehicle.
The EFCC said Adams was arrested by its operatives upon his return to Nigeria, and will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of the ongoing investigations.
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