EFCC Investigates Suspected Fraudster over $267,000 Love Scam

A suspected internet fraudster, Akintunde Vincent Abiodun, is being investigated by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly defrauding a New Zealand woman of the sum of $267,000.

Akintunde, a 37-year-old HND holder from Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, was said to have defrauded the victim of the said amount by claiming to be Christopher Williams from the United Kingdom.

According to a statement signed by EFCC's spokesperson, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, the victim met Akintunde on a dating site and allegedly fell in love with him.

The statement said Akintunde started collecting money from the victim after he claimed to be in possession of gemstones worth $18,050,000, which he purportedly inherited from his father.

“She further said Akintunde hoodwinked her into believing that he was coming to New Zealand to settle down with her. She alleged that the money she sent to the suspect was received in Malaysia and Nigeria by persons bearing the names: Norisha, Jalan Klan and Mohammed Haizam Bin Fauzin.

“All of them claimed to be friends of Akintunde. The suspect will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is completed,” the commission said.