The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared three individuals—Amaechi Bartholomew Udeaku, Paul Odogbo, and Precious Williams—wanted for their alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme totaling over N15 billion.
In a public notice shared via its verified channels on Friday, the EFCC identified the suspects, comprising two men and a woman, all last known to reside in Rivers State. The trio is wanted in connection with allegations of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, and money laundering amounting to N15,293,596,541.71 (Fifteen billion, two hundred and ninety-three million, five hundred and ninety-six thousand, five hundred and forty-one naira, seventy-one kobo).
According to the notice signed by EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren, the last known addresses of the suspects are as follows:
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Amaechi Bartholomew Udeaku: 185 East West Road, Christ Embassy, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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Paul Odogbo: Road 24, 3rd Avenue, Block 3, Harmony Estate, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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Precious Williams: 180 East West Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The commission has urged members of the public with credible information about the whereabouts of any of the suspects to contact the nearest EFCC office nationwide.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, operatives of the EFCC’s Port Harcourt Zonal Command arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters in a coordinated raid across various locations in the Rivers State capital during the early hours of Thursday.
Out of the 74 apprehended suspects, 48 were found in possession of incriminating items, including five luxury vehicles, numerous mobile phones, laptops, ATM cards, and other devices linked to cybercrime activities.
The EFCC reiterated its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
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