Nigerians Disagree On Arrest Of Young Abuja Billionaire

Reactions have been sparked on social media following the arrest of a 35-year old billionaire, Hyginus Nkwocha, for alleged internet fraud and money laundering in Abuja.

The spokesman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Thursday disclosed that Nwokocha was arrested on Wednesday

The statement had revealed that Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering.

Items recovered from him include a sum of 2,200 dollars, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and a MacBook.

The arrest of Nkwocha has since generated reactions from netizens on X:

Damilare Odulesi wrote, Most of them are into fraud full-time, but everything na God’s grace. If you like, don’t ask your “mentor” to explain to you properly.”

Olaudah Equiano said, “Yeye EFCC. When will they arrest politicians stealing our commonwealth and powerful state actors stealing our crude in the creeks?”

@elcoweygetlo wrote, “Young and getting it but na fraud.”

@Olayinka said, “Later you would hear, I made my first million at 20 years old.

“Morale: The fact that someone is wealthier than you doesn’t mean you are not trying. You run different race.”

@Muhame wrote, “EFCC is quick to arrest Yahoo boys but repeatedly fails to go after politicians. I’m not saying they shouldn’t arrest criminals-just that they should be consistent with that same energy.”

 @NGSentin commented, “Everyone wants to get rich fast.”

@Andre… reacted, “Just like that all gone.”

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