Listeners:
Top listeners:
Kapital FM 92.9 The Station that Rocks!
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has returned USD 26,000 to Christine Brown, a British national and a victim of internet fraud.
The commission in a statement says the Briton was duped of her life savings by an internet fraudster posing as an American entertainer online after she got romantically involved with him.
Ms. Brown was presented with the sum of $26,000 by the Benin Zonal Command of the commission on Monday, August 28.
“Brown expressed gratitude to the Commission for its efforts which she said, has brought some succour to her after losing her life’s savings to the fraudsters,” the statement read.
“The 70-year-old had petitioned the Commission after being defrauded by an internet fraudster through a romance scam. Narrating her ordeal, Brown said she became a victim after she met a purported John Barrowman, an entertainer and citizen of America online.
“Unknown to her, he was a fraudster. Brown said they became romantically involved, and the fraudster began to demand money which she sent to him through wire transfers, Bitcoin, and gift cards,”
Kanu Idagu, the Zonal Commander, while handing over the recovered fund, says the Commission will continue to discharge its mandate to the betterment of the society.
“We are doing a whole lot in ensuring that victims of fraud are restituted where possible, and we will continue to do more,” he said.
He admonishes the public to be circumspect in whatever they do online as fraudsters prowl the internet seeking to defraud unsuspecting victims.
Written by: Elizabeth David
BRITISH EFCC KFM929 Returns Woman
Welcome to our extraordinary breakfast show, where the sun has just begun to peek over the horizon, and the world is ripe with endless possibilities. From the early hours of 5AM to 10AM on weekdays, we invite you to indulge in a symphony of captivating content that will set the perfect tone for your day.
closeSunshine Tommy Blues
Red Frank Lee
Eclipse Donna May
Copyright Kapital FM 92.9 Abuja - The Station that Rocks!
Post comments (0)