…and bring to justice those who allegedly preyed on victims through sophisticated online fraud and money laundering schemes," said Special Agent in Charge Craig Marech of the U.S. Secret Service's Newark Field Office. "This case demonstrates the power of cooperation and sends a clear message that the Secret Service and…

…by cybercrime syndicates. Adekoye said the victims were subsequently coerced into online fraud, romance scams and cryptocurrency-related crimes targeting people in other countries. He said NAPTIP was strengthening intelligence gathering and international cooperation to identify digital recruitment pipelines and dismant…

…also cautioned against drug abuse and cybercrime, including identity theft, hacking and online fraud, saying such activities could have serious legal and long-term consequences. He advised youths to protect their digital identities, verify information before sharing it online and report suspicious activities through ap…

…alert and support police efforts. “I urge residents to remain vigilant, be wary of online fraudsters and ATM card scammers, promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station, and continue supporting the Command’s efforts to rid the state of criminal elements,” the PPRO concluded.

…we can work to reduce the spread of bogus news and safeguard innocent people from online fraud. “Thank you for your continued love, trust, and support.” This isn’t the actor’s first time dealing with impersonation troubles. In 2023, authorities arrested a 23-year-old guy for allegedly impersonating Ogbonna and defraudi…