EFCC arrests 12 bankers for alleged fraud in Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arrested 12 bankers for alleged fraud in Enugu State.

The commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its website on Saturday.

The suspects are – Odeniyi Anthony, Deki Kingsley Onyekachi, Ogochukwu Ene, Elendu Chizaram, Anyakora Uchenna and Onah Kingsley.

Others are – Akwe Elizabeth and Chinenye Grace Acibe, Victoria Ezedie, Chidi-Ukah Obinna, Etoh Lawrence Uzochukwu and Udeze Harrison.

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The statement read: “Preliminary investigations showed that the suspects allegedly stole funds from some dormant accounts in a branch of an old generation bank in Enugu.

“The stolen funds were transferred from the dormant accounts to various beneficiaries with the principal beneficiary already identified by the EFCC.

“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”

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