The Lagos zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced investigations of a suspected fraudster for concealing 2,886 Automated Teller Machine(ATM) cards and four Subscriber Identification Module( SIM) cards in noodles.


The suspect: Ishaq Abubakar was handed over to the EFCC by the Nigeria Customs Service on Thursday, September 10, 2020 for investigation and prosecution.


Abubakar got into trouble when he was arrested by officers of the Customs Service at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on his way to Dubai with 2, 886 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards and four Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards carefully concealed in parks of noodles.


While handing over the suspect to the EFCC in Lagos on Thursday, Deputy Comptroller, Enforcement, Abudulmumuni Bako, said: “Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Departure Hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, on August 22, 2020, intercepted the suspect with 2, 886 ATM cards and four SIM cards, which he carefully concealed in parks of Noodles.”
Bako, who represented the Customs Area Comptroller, A. Ma’aji, added that “The suspect, who claimed to have come from Kano to travel to Dubai aboard the Emirate Evacuation flight , was seen with someone who was assigned to facilitate his movement through the airport checks.


“This raised the suspicion of the officers who insisted he should be physically and thoroughly checked after the scan machine had revealed he was carrying parks of noodles”, he said.
In his response, the Lagos zonal head, AbdulRasheed Bawa, who received the suspect on behalf of the Commission, assured the Service that the Commission would duly investigate the suspect and any other party that might be involved in the alleged criminal offence.


According to him, “ On behalf of the Commission and the acting Chairman, Mr. Muhammed Umar, we have taken over Ishaq, and I can assure you that we are going to investigate the matter thoroughly and unveil everybody involved in the syndicate.


“There are a number of possibilities. There is an element of conspiracy, foreign exchange (FOREX) malpractices and money laundering.
“Indeed, banks and bankers are definitely involved. “


Bawa also emphasized the possibility of the suspect being a member of a network, adding that “In recent months, we have observed a trend in which unsuspecting Nigerians are lured into opening accounts to be bought at a fee.


“Most bankers are not carrying out their duties with due diligence, particularly the Know Your Customers, KYC, procedural check”, he said.


Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/efcc-quizzes-suspected-fraudster-for-concealing-2886-atm-cards-in-noodles/

Ole ni o ba omoje n don't do ritual...
1. Smart
2. Intelligent etc
Try all means to get your money bcoz Nigeria govt doesn't care about you

Wey d suspect

nonsense post this card is more than 2800

I thought the said is only my Yoruba people that do fruad, Nigeria don cast abeg make we divid jor!

“There are a number of possibilities. There is an element of conspiracy, foreign exchange (FOREX) malpractices and money laundering.
“Indeed, banks and bankers are definitely involved

Forex runs or money laundering.

2,886 atm cards in possession of one person?

Even a bank doesn't have that number in its branch at a time.

Simplyleo:
2,886 atm cards in possession of one person?

Even a bank doesn't have that number in its branch at a time.

Yeah right.....
Because the perp is Abubakar

Lol... What a lame defence
You can actually do better than this

ok

OMG.... this is too bad

Why did d custom kept him in their custody for 19 days b4 handing him over 2 d EFCC? This people would neva show absolute transparency in dischargin their duties..That guy would b freed if he had a high profiled politician,hence d 19 days in custody was for affiliate verifications..

Any way is a way. The ones who refused to do fraud who has felt pity to help them? Many fraudsters and politicians are living the dream life now and some are asking you why you are not still married at 35

Do fraud if you know how to,engage in legit if you feel comfortable. So simple

Ahhh. Will the cards bear people's name ?

those cards look like UBA card