The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested three suspected fraudsters for impersonating Evangelist Chukwuebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach on social media platforms to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
The suspects, Odion Victor, Amos Godwin, and Ayomide Michael, were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC following credible intelligence that uncovered their alleged fraudulent activities.
According to a statement released by the agency on Friday, the suspects cloned the social media accounts of Evangelist Ebuka Obi and deceived many of his church members to give money towards treatment of some purported sick people, sow seeds for spiritual breakthrough or for special prayers.
The money was paid into the bank accounts of the fraudsters.
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“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the EFCC statement said.
Evangelist Ebuka Obi, founder of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, expressed gratitude to the EFCC for their prompt action in arresting the suspects.
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“I am grateful to the EFCC for their swift response in bringing these fraudsters to justice. I urge my members to be cautious and verify any requests for financial assistance before making any payments,” he said.
The EFCC warned the public to be vigilant and not fall victim to such fraudulent schemes. “We urge the public to be cautious and report any suspicious activities to the EFCC,” the agency said.
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