EFCC Nabs Internet Fraudster With Fetish Items

Security Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Michael Jackson for his alleged involvement in internet fraud, Naija News reports

According to the anti-graft agency, Michael was arrested on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, following the credible intelligence received by the Commission on the illegal activities of some individuals allegedly involved in computer-related fraud.

Jackson, who poses as Ella, a transgender woman, allegedly defrauded unsuspecting victims of millions of naira.

The suspect, who also claimed to be a Disc Jockey, DJ, had in his possession fetish items, which he claimed was “for grace and success.”

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In other news, Jigawa State Command of the Sharia police popularly known as Hisbah said it seized 1,906 bottles of alcohol in the state.

The Sharia police also confirmed it arrested no fewer than 92 persons over prostitution and other related cases.

Commander of the board, Mallam Ibrahim Dahiru, disclosed this while interacting with newsmen in Dutse, the state capital on Tuesday, Naija News reports.

Dahiru revealed that the 1,906 bottles of alcohol were retrieved last year, 2021. The offences for which the 92 persons were arrested according to the Hisbah commander include gambling, drug abuse, prostitution and other social vices.

He also said that during the period, the Hisbah board had also closed beer parlours and brothels across the state.

Dahiru explained that the seized bottles of alcohol and suspects were handed over to the police for further investigation.