Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos office, have arrested a renowned Social Media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha (Mompha), for an alleged involvement in internet related fraud and money laundering.
The suspect, a premium and first class customer of one of the popular international airlines, was arrested on October 18 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on his way to Dubai, following series of intelligence reports received by the Commission.
According to the EFCC operatives, “actionable cross border intelligence received from collaborative law enforcement agencies about his alleged involvement in the criminal activities further strengthened our suspicion”
Ismaila, who allegedly perpetrates his fraudulent activities under the guise of being a Bureau de Change operator, is always seen with his little son flaunting huge amount of foreign currencies on his social media platforms.
Investigations have also revealed that Ismaila is only using the BDC business he jointly owned with his siblings as a decoy to launder his proceeds of crime.
However, the suspect has volunteered useful information to the operatives and has admitted to be reasonably involved in the first two cases he was alleged to be involved.
At the point of arrest, five wrist watches with a total worth of over N20 million were recovered from him.
The suspects will soon be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
