Hoodlums suspected\u00a0to be internet fraudsters have allegedly hacked the account of a company, Great Wall Exchange, and successfully transferred N78,852,881 from the account.
\nThe suspects who are 20 in number, wired the money into three different bank accounts.
\nExecutive Officer of the company, Mr. George Ogbemudia who raised the alarm about the fraudulent conversion of the company\u2019s fund, reported the incident to the police.
\nCommissioner of Police in Delta State, Ari Muhammed Ali confirmed the report during a press briefing in Asaba.
\nAli said discreet investigation revealed that the act was allegedly perpetrated by some persons later identified as Chiejina Harry, Adolf Dave, Jeremiah Idaji, Aisosa Destiny, Akeni Ogheneyole and Gift whose surname is unknown.
\nAccording to him, 14 other collaborators are still at large.
\nHe said five of the suspects arrested so far were picked up at various locations in Abuja, the nation\u2019s capital; Lagos, the nation\u2019s commercial hub; and Warri in Delta State.
\n\u201cWhile one Chiejina Harry was later arrested in Edo state in a hotel where he was hiding.
\n\u201cHe is alleged to be the one who is responsible for disbursing the diverted funds. Investigation is ongoing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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