EFCC Arrests Buzz Bar Owners In Lagos For Alleged Internet Fraud

The owners of Buzz Bar in Lagos have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

For alleged internet fraud, Boniface Odenigbo Amandianeze and Olasunmbo Olawale Winfunke were apprehended.

Buzz Bar is a prominent nightclub on Victoria Island, Lagos’ Adetokunbo Ademola Boulevard.

After operatives rushed in, the suspects were picked from Nos. 2A and 2B in Oniru Estate.

In a statement, EFCC Head of Media Wilson Uwujaren said intelligence about their alleged involvement in romance scams, business email hacking, benefit scams, credit card fraud, and money laundering had been obtained.

Four exotic cars, mobile gadgets, laptop computers, jewelry, and wrist watches worth hundreds of millions of dollars were recovered from them, according to Uwujaren.

“Further investigations have also established nexus with other associates who are suspected to be into computer-related fraud”, he said.

Boniface and Olasunmbo will soon be charged to court, the spokesman added.