The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) presentation A breakthrough has been achieved in the complex financial fraud investigation involving Patricia Technologies Limited. On November 23, 2023, the Public Relations Officer of ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi detailed the arrest of politician Wilfred Bonse in connection with security breaches and financial fraud at Patricia Technologies.
According to the NPF, the case concerns criminal conspiracy, unauthorized modification of computer and network data, and illegal misappropriation of over 200 million naira (approximately $246,153). As a result of the investigation, Wilfred Bonse was arrested for allegedly laundering 50 million naira ($61,538) out of a total of 607 million naira ($747,076) fraudulently diverted from Patricia Technologies. This transition has been facilitated by cryptocurrency wallets.
Additionally, on November 20, 2023, the NPF National Cyber Crime Center (NCCC) arrested Njoku Kingsley, Chigozie Okorie and Jideofor Sejus in connection with separate conspiracy, identity theft and romance fraud cases. The operation, which took place in Umba area of the Apo region of the Federal Capital Territory, highlighted that the suspects were involved in defrauding victims through a fake profile named Anthony James.
In another development, NPF-NCCC successfully recovered 179,372.6. USDT The case involved Ummukulthum Basha and Sean Andres Delacruz, a U.S. citizen. Cryptocurrency enthusiast Basha lost 20,000 USDT due to a fraudulent trading scheme. Sean Andres Delacruz, who initially offered assistance, was later identified as the mastermind behind the crime spree. Cooperation with KuCoin was critical in recovering the funds and identifying Delacruz.
NPF has emphasized the importance of public vigilance, especially in relation to high-yield investment programs that often turn out to be fraudulent. They urge the public to exercise caution and report any suspicious financial activity to their electronic reporting portal.
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