By Philip Eju, News/Comments
A Nigerian, whose name is given as Aderibigbe Yinka has been reportedly arrested in Mauritius, East Africa Country, following allegations of scamming and defrauding of 79 citizens.
The damaging report had it that, Aderibigbe arrived the country as a student barely a month with fake information provided to the immigration’s authority. Meanwhile, in a bold headline titled ‘Nigerian Scammer Bags Rs 1.2M in 79 Victims’ Cash’ by a Mauritian media, Newsmoris ( Le Mauricien), provides detailed insights:
“The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has apprehended Aderibigbe Yinka, a Nigerian national, on charges of money laundering. In just one month, Yinka allegedly scammed 79 victims, amassing a total of Rs 1.2 million. Upon registering at the Passport and Immigration Office, he provided a false address, complicating efforts by investigators to track him down.
Yinka arrived in Mauritius on a student visa.”
“Thanks to detailed field intelligence work conducted by FCC officers, it was discovered that Yinka frequently changed his residence.”
“He was ultimately located in an upscale apartment in Pereybère on Wednesday, where he was living a lavish lifestyle with his family.”
“Le Mauricien‘s sources suggested that he was preparing to flee the country, highlighting the urgency of his arrest. During a search of his residence, the FCC seized multiple electronic devices, documents used to carry out the scam, and a book titled The Money Hackers, indicating his knowledge in this field.”
“Additionally, he owned a luxury vehicle, a Mercedes, which symbolized the wealth he acquired through his fraudulent activities. Yinka has been charged with money laundering and is currently being held at the Moka Detention Centre after a preliminary court appearance on Thursday, January 16.”
“Meanwhile, the FCC is suspecting that this scam may be far more extensive than initially thought, potentially involving more victims and larger sums of money. Investigations are ongoing to identify possible accomplices and fully dismantle this electronic fraud network.”
“Since the enactment of the FCC Act 2023, the FCC has enhanced its powers to investigate cases of electronic fraud, a growing issue in Mauritius. This type of crime has caused significant harm to many victims, as demonstrated by the recent investigation that unveiled the scope of the scam orchestrated by this Nigerian national.”
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