The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrests a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, over an alleged cross-border vehicle import scam involving more than $320,000 (about ₦434.88 million). According to the EFCC, Adams holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States and is being investigated for alleged criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretences. The EFCC Ilorin Zonal Directorate arrests the suspect as he returns to Nigeria. The commission says preliminary investigations indicate Adams is linked to a U.S.-based syndicate that allegedly defrauds Nigerians by promising to import vehicles. Reports state Adams advertised a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to potential buyers in Nigeria using photos while he was in the United States, offering to purchase and ship the vehicle. Two victims reportedly paid a combined total of $320,000 for the vehicle, with one paying $145,000 via an intermediary and another paying $175,000. The EFCC also states Adams has a prior criminal record in the United States related to the illegal acquisition of vehicles. The case proceeds to court after investigations conclude.
EFCC arrests Nigerian-American over alleged $320,000 vehicle import fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrests a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, over an alleged cross-border vehicle import scam involving more than $320,000 (about ₦434.88 m...
- EFCC arrests Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, a Nigerian-American, over an alleged vehicle import fraud worth more than $320,000 (about ₦434.88 million).
- The EFCC says Adams holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States and is being investigated for alleged criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretences.
- EFCC Ilorin Zonal Directorate arrests him upon his return to Nigeria.
- The alleged scheme involves advertising a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to prospective buyers in Nigeria and taking payments for importation.
- The EFCC says two victims reportedly paid a combined $320,000 and Adams has a prior U.S. criminal record related to vehicle acquisition.
According to the commission, the suspect, who holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States, is being investigated for alleged criminal breach of trust and obtaining money under false pretences. The post EFCC nabs Nigerian-American over alleged $320,000 vehicle import scam appeared first on Vanguard News.
12 hours agoThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, for an alleged cross-border vehicle import scam involving more than $320,000 (approximately ₦434.88 million). According to a statement by the anti-graft agency on Friday, Adams, who holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States, is being investigated for criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretence. Operatives of the EFCC Ilorin Zonal Directorate arrested the suspect upon his return to Nigeria. Preliminary investigations revealed that he allegedly belongs to a syndicate based in the United States that specialises in defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians under the guise of importing vehicles. The EFCC said Adams, while residing in the US, 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. Two victims reportedly paid a combined sum of $320,000 for the vehicle, with one paying $145,000 through an intermediary and another paying $175,000. The commission further disclosed that Adams had a prior criminal record in the United States relating to the illegal acquisition of vehicles. Adams will be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are concluded.
15 hours agoOperatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, for an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000 (approximately N434.88 million). According to the agency, Adams, who holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States of America, is being investigated for alleged […] EFCC arrests Nigerian-American for alleged $320,000 vehicle import fraud
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