The Enugu State Police Command has arrested and arraigned three suspects for their alleged involvement in a bank fraud syndicate that withdrew over four million Naira from a bank account belonging to an Australia-based Nigerian.
The suspects, Ndulaka Okwudili (26), Ifeanyi Nnamani (a former staff of a commercial bank), and Philip Ozogwu (44), were arraigned before the Enugu North District Magistrate Court on charges of conspiracy, identity theft, forgery, and fraud.
According to a statement by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the suspects conspired to steal and use the identity of an Australia-based Nigerian, Mba John Ndukwe, to commit the fraud. Okwudili allegedly found a bag containing personal items, including SIM cards, which he used to access the victim’s account.
The police investigation revealed that Okwudili collaborated with Nnamani, who facilitated the fraudulent reactivation of the account, bypassing verification checks. Ozogwu, an NIN enrolment agent, allegedly changed Okwudili’s personal details on his NIN to match those of the victim.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, commended the bank for its cooperation in exposing the fraudulent activity. He urged the public to exercise caution in managing personal identification information and securing devices containing sensitive data to prevent falling victim to similar crimes.
The case has been adjourned for further hearing, while the suspects remain in custody.
