An office within the building where foreigners were detained on suspicion of fraud
Additionally, WhatsApp accounts connected to international phone numbers—particularly those from Germany and Italy—are assigned to them.
In order to fool victims into making purchases on the alleged online investment shopping platform, www.yooto.com, they scam them with fictitious business and investment chats as well as amorous ones. Activation fees for a platform account start at $35 USD for individuals who express interest.
“The investigation showed that computer expertise, particularly typing ability, is a need for hiring these young Nigerians. After passing the exam, those who receive desktop computers and mobile devices undergo a two-week induction program that teaches them how to pose as foreign women in romance scam chats and persuade victims to invest in their employers’ cryptocurrency investment fraud.
Foreigners would take over the actual duty of scamming the victims when the Nigerians were successful in gaining the trust of potential victims. They would then go ahead and block their Nigerian partners from the network. As a result, they would be unaware of the transaction.
It is surprising to learn that Nigerians do not know who owns the “company” they work for because they do not receive appointment letters or corporate account payments.
They are paid in cash or through an individual’s account, according on the results of the investigation.
“More research is being done to determine the scope of the fraud and its participants, as well as whether there was any cooperation with foreign organized crime groups.
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“The Commission is collaborating closely on this with its international partners. Among the items found on the suspects are automobiles, laptops, mobile phones, and desktop computers.
In addition to making statements, the suspects’ systems have been examined. A legal remand warrant is presently keeping them in custody, and they will be arraigned in court in the next several days.
The idea that Nigerians are responsible for the numerous scams coming out of our nation is untrue, though, as this arrest makes very evident. Foreigners are establishing a footing in our country to cover up their heinous criminal activities by exploiting its regrettable reputation as a sanctuary for scammers.There will be no hiding places for criminals in Nigeria, however, as this operation has demonstrated.
