The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday in Benin City, Edo State confirmed the arrest of a suspected internet fraudster who specializes in romance scam with foreigners.
28-year-old alleged fraudster who hails from Oredo Local government area of Edo State explained that he turned himself in because he did not want to continue with the fraudulent practice for fear of being apprehended by Operatives of the agency.
The Acting Zonal Director of the Benin Zonal of the anti graft agency and Assistant Commander of the EFCC ACEI Effam Okim said this in a statement, which was published on EFCC website.
EFCC also revealed that prior to surrendering, the alleged fraudster was a specialist in romance scam variants of internet fraud.
“I reported myself because I wanted to stop and turn a new leaf”, according to him.
“I tell my victims that I am from China and that I work as a medical doctor in a war- torn country.
“My victims are foreigners who I deceive into love relationships. I communicate with them in Chinese using a mobile app translator.
“I profess love for them by telling them how beautiful and attractive they are”, he said.
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