An Instagram comedian who is also a ‘social media influencer’ was among 35 internet fraudsters arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at their hideout in Lagos State, the commission announced on Thursday, April 22. The comedian, whose name was given as Nwagbo Oliver Chidera, known as Pankeeroy on Instagram, was arrested along with the 34 other internet fraudsters at their hideout in James Court, Lekki, Lagos State, following intelligence reports about their fraudulent activities on the internet. Wilson stated that upon his arrest, a Mercedes Benz AMG GLE model worth N36 million was recovered from him. He added that investigations also revealed that the suspect has N22.3 million worth of Bitcoin in his blockchain account. The statement added that they would be prosecuted as soon as investigations are concluded.

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 22, 2021 18:45 UTC