According to the commission, the suspect, who holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States, is being investigated for alleged criminal breach of trust and obtaining money under false pretences.
June 19, 2026
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested a Nigerian-American over an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000 (about ₦434.9 million).
The agency said this in a statement on its website by its Media and Publicity unit on Friday.
It said that the suspect was arrested by operatives of the EFCC Ilorin Zonal Directorate upon his return to Nigeria.
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