Men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested 28 suspected ponzi scheme operators in Minna, Niger State.
The arrests were made based on reliable intelligence connecting the suspects to fraudulent investment activities involving Q-Net Ltd, a company operating out of a three-bedroom apartment in Al-Bishiri Estate, Minna.
Upon their arrest, various items were recovered from them, including Q-Net application forms and other documents.
The arrest was disclosed via a statement on the X page of the anti-graft agency, on Tuesday, 11th of March 2025.
The statement reads:
“Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested 28 suspected ponzi scheme operators in Minna, Niger State.
“The suspects are: Nofisat Opeyemi, Shukurat Muritala, Odunayo Sanni, Mayowa Oyekola, Aishat Olaitan, Edward Hannah, Abioye Fathiah, Joseph Omowunmi, Kareem Ahmed, Arikeusola Afeez, Adiamo Mutholib, Abass Ibrahim, Wasiu Taofeek, Adeniji Damilare, Nurudeen Akinola and Mubarak Yekeen.
“Others are: Adedeji Ayobami, Alani Samuel, Ogundele Yunus, Adekunle Ibrahim, Adewale Azeez, Rufai Faruk, Fawaz Yekeen, Olade Abdullahi, Ahmed Murtala, Adisa Habeebllahi Akorede, Adigun Timilehin and Abdulfatai Ridwannullah.
“Their arrest followed credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent investment activities with a company, Q-Net Ltd, which operates from a three bedroom apartment in Al-Bishiri Estate, Minna, Niger State.
“Victims were lured to believe that the company was international with affiliates in Dubai, India, Indonesia and Thailand and made to part with between $790 to $850, amounting to N1,462,000 (One Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-two Thousand) as registration fee and for product purchases. Part of those arrested while receiving lectures on ponzi scheme operations, dressed up as “network marketing.”
“Items recovered from them included Q-Net application forms and other documents. They would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>
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