The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N96.5 million to victims of Ponzi schemes in Enugu State, reaffirming its commitment to combating economic crimes and ensuring restitution for defrauded Nigerians.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, noting that the commission acted following a petition dated September 30, 2024, filed by Chijioke Ngwu and others against Oyubu Akpojewve, also known as Justice Nonso Chima, Managing Director of Leverage Index Limited.
The petitioners alleged that Akpojewve lured them into investing money through two schemes: a Monthly Plan, requiring a minimum investment of N2.5 million for a monthly return of N200,000, and a Live Trading plan, promising 10% profit the next day.
According to the victims, after initial transactions, Akpojewve became unreachable and shut down his office, defrauding them of their investments. EFCC investigations revealed that he had conspired with accomplices to deceive investors.
During the fund handover, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, represented by the Enugu Zonal Director, Daniel Isei, reiterated the commission’s commitment to denying fraudsters the proceeds of their crimes and ensuring victims are reimbursed.
“My final word is that this should also serve as a lesson. We should be vigilant with every business proposal. Some opportunities may look too good to be real,” Olukoyede advised.
Victims expressed gratitude for the commission’s efforts. Ukwu Ernest Ikechukwu received N19.9 million, Ikechukwu Ogbunubi got N10 million, Temple Lewis Maduka received N7.5 million, Ngwu A got N19.4 million, and Alphonsus Umeh received N7 million.
