By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – Co-owners of a Lagos nightclub, Buzz Bar, Boniface Odenigbo Amandianeze and Olasunmbo Olawale Winfunke, have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged internet fraud and money laundering.
The duo, whose nightclub is located on Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, were picked up by Lagos Zonal operatives of the EFCC at No 2A and 2B Oniru Estate, Lagos.
EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson, said in a statement issued on Monday, July 5, 2021, that their arrest followed credible intelligence received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in romance scam, business email compromise, benefit scam, credit card fraud and money laundering.
He continued: “Upon their arrest, four exotic cars, mobile devices, laptop computers, jewellery and wrist watches worth hundreds of millions were recovered from them.
“Further investigations have also established nexus with other associates who are suspected to be in to computer-related fraud.
“They will soon be charged to court.”