The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin, Edo State 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.
They are Odion Victor, Amos Godwin and Ayomide Michael.
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The suspects were arrested following credible intelligence that uncovered how they allegedly cloned the social media accounts of Obi and deceived many of his church members to give money towards treatment of some purported sick people, sow seeds for spiritual breakthroughs or for special prayers.
The money was paid into the bank accounts of the fraudsters.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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