EFCC arrests couple over alleged N935m Ponzi scheme in Lagos

EFCC arrests couple over alleged N935m Ponzi scheme in Lagos

A couple has been arrested by operatives of the Lagos Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting victims in an N935m Ponzi scheme.

 

Emmanuel and Victoria Jaiyeoba who were arrested at their residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, are parents to Adewale Daniel, Marketing Director of Wales Kingdom Capital Limited.

 

They are said to have connived with their son who is still at large to operate a Ponzi scheme in the guise of forex trading to defraud unsuspecting victims.

 

Investigation revealed that Emmanuel, who is a Director in Wales Kingdom Capital, operates five bank accounts and had received a sum of N18, 397, 913. 67 before his arrest.

 

Further investigation also showed that the second suspect, Victoria operates six bank accounts through which she received fraudulent transactions to the tune of N916, 607, 715. 48.

 

They will be charged to court soon.