The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, over an alleged cross-border vehicle import scam involving more than $320,000, equivalent to approximately ₦434.88 million.
The anti-graft agency disclosed that Adams, who holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States of America, was arrested by operatives of its Ilorin Zonal Directorate and is currently being investigated for alleged criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretence.
According to the EFCC, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly belongs to a syndicate based in the United States that specialises in defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians under the guise of purchasing and importing vehicles from America.
The commission stated that Adams allegedly used photographs of a luxury vehicle to lure prospective buyers into making huge payments with the promise of securing and shipping the automobile to Nigeria.
"Investigations further revealed that, while residing in the United States, Adams allegedly advertised and circulated photographs of a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to prospective buyers in Nigeria, promising to purchase and ship the luxury vehicle to them," the EFCC said.
