- EFCC Arrests Cameroonian Over Alleged N1.5bn Cross Border Fraud
- According to the EFCC, he is believed to be part of a transnational syndicate known for carrying out credit card related fraud across multiple countries
- The agency added that members of the group typically travel outside Nigeria to execute the fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a Cameroonian national over his alleged involvement in a cross border bank fraud estimated at about N1.5 billion.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspect, Bekono Marc Eric, 47, was apprehended by officers of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 in Ikoyi on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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According to the EFCC, he is believed to be part of a transnational syndicate known for carrying out credit card related fraud across multiple countries.
The anti graft agency said preliminary investigations revealed a coordinated scheme involving the opening of bank accounts within Nigeria and the acquisition of Automated Teller Machine cards and Personal Identification Numbers.
“Investigations revealed that members of the syndicate open bank accounts in Nigeria, obtain Automated Teller Machine cards and PINs, and then move to neighbouring countries where they use the cards to carry out fraudulent transactions on accounts belonging to customers with high balances,” the EFCC stated.
The agency added that members of the group typically travel outside Nigeria to execute the fraud, targeting unsuspecting bank customers and withdrawing funds from their accounts.
The EFCC confirmed that the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
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