Notorious Scammer Arrested

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Osang Usie Otukpa

, a suspected online fraudster, for allegedly scamming 139 Australians out of a whopping $AUD8,000,000. He was caught at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos on December 6, 2024, after arriving from the United States.

Otukpa, who uses multiple aliases, including Ford Thompson, Oscar Donald Tyler, Michael Haye, Jose Vitto, and Kristin Davidson, lured his victims into investing in his fake cryptocurrency platform, Liquid Asset Group (LAG), through social media. He then routed the stolen funds to his bank accounts using a global cryptocurrency exchange platform .

The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest and stated that Otukpa would be charged to court once the investigation is complete. This is a significant development in the fight against online fraud, and it's reassuring to see the EFCC taking action against scammers .

It's worth noting that the alleged scam amounts to approximately N8.34 billion, making it a substantial financial crime. The EFCC's efforts to combat online fraud and bring perpetrators to justice are crucial in protecting individuals and businesses from these types of scams