The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed the sum of N191,000 to victim of fraud and nurse, Mrs. Lillian Okonkwo Anibogu. The money was handed over by Enugu zonal command of the Commission, stating that Anibogu was robbed of her phone and ATM in a bus on January 2021. The commission disclosed that the suspects were apprehended by the police in Ishieke, Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, following report by a point of sale operator who grew suspicious of their activities adding that they were handed over to them for further investigation. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the suspects: Victor Adogu (aka Adogu Oluebube), Onuoha Emeka and Amadi Chibuike Anthony were successfully prosecuted before Justice F.O G Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu on a five-count charge bordering on stealing and manipulation of a Point of Sale terminal (POS) with intent to defraud one Anibogu Lillian to the tune of about N191, 000 (One Hundred and Ninety-one Thousand Naira Only) During the handing of the cheque, the Zonal commander, Oshodi Johnson stated that the commission was for everyone and it would ensure that the victims of fraud do not cry as far as it lies within the commission's mandate. He warned fraudsters to desist from such act as they will certainly face the full wrath of the law. Receiving the cheque, Anibogu expressed gratitude to the commission for helping her recover the money, admitting that she never believed that the money will ever come back to her. See photos of the suspects:
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