The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,
EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested a social media celebrity, Ismaila
Mustapha popularly known as Mompha for alleged involvement in
internet related fraud and money laundering.
The suspect was arrested on Friday 18
October, 2019 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on his way to
Dubai, United Arab Emirate following series of actionable intelligence reports
linking him to organised transnational cyber fraud and money laundering.
Ismaila
allegedly perpetrates his fraudulent activities under the cover of being a
Bureau de Change operator, to launder his proceeds of crime.
However,
the suspect has volunteered useful information while investigation continues.
At
the point of arrest, five wristwatches with a total value of over twenty
million naira (N20, 000, 000: 00) was recovered from him.
The suspect will be charged to court as
soon as investigation is concluded.
Mompha is an Instagram sensation,reports said.
