The Nigeria Police Force has successfully apprehended key members of an organized crime syndicate involved in a $4 million fraud targeting international oil trading firms. The syndicate, allegedly led by Marine Gold Oil Refineries Limited, Eagle Capital Management, and Richrice International Corporation, operated across Nigeria, China, and the United States.
Key Suspects:
- David Udensik (a.k.a. Dr. Jacob Bello): Accused of forging documents from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and using them to scam oil traders, resulting in fraudulent proceeds of $610,000.
- Engr. Isaac Jerome Oyakhilome: Managing Director/CEO of Marine Gold Oil Refineries Limited and a director at Richrice International Corporation, accused of preparing and signing fraudulent sales agreements for crude oil with NNPCL.
Recovered Exhibits:
- ₦55,000,000 (approximately $33,428.57)
- Assets valued at ₦370,000,000
- Multiple electronic devices
- A Toyota Camry vehicle
The police also arrested other suspects involved in various cybercrime activities, including cryptocurrency scams and Facebook account theft.
Source: Punch
