•Report by Halimah Olamide
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said they have arrested a suspected fraudster, Kennedy Osasogie for alleged €17,000 fraud.
Osasogie was arrested on Friday 23rd of December by the Commission, following the petition of a German citizen, Antje.
Antje had complained to the Commission that the 21-years old had defrauded her of €17,000.
She claimed that she met him via social media after she was just defrauded of €68,000 by one Michael Patrick.
She alleged that Osasogie offered to assist her in recovering the money but further defrauded her of €17,000.
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Upon arrest, the suspect claimed he only received €12,850 from the petitioner.
The commission stated that the suspect will be charged to court on conclusion of investigation.