By Faith Adama
The Enugu State Police have arrested three individuals, including a former banker and a National Identification Number (NIN) agent, for a N4 million fraud involving identity theft.
The suspects, Ndulaka Okwudili, Ifeanyi Nnamani, and Philip Ozogwu; were detained on October 18, 2024.
They allegedly used the identity of an Australia-based Nigerian, Mba Ndukwe, to carry out the scam.
Okwudili discovered personal items, including SIM cards, in a bag he found in 2023 and used one of the SIMs to access Ndukwe’s bank account.
After several unauthorized withdrawals, Okwudili enlisted Nnamani to help reactivate the account, bypassing security protocols with a falsified NIN.
Ozogwu altered the NIN details for a fee. The scam was uncovered when further withdrawals triggered alerts at the victim’s bank, leading to police intervention.
The suspects face charges of conspiracy, identity theft, and fraud. Okwudili and Nnamani have been remanded in custody, while Ozogwu was granted bail. Investigations are ongoing.
