The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has returned the sum of 10, 540 Euros to a Polish victim of internet love scam.
In a statement signed by Mr Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media and Publicity, the commission said on Wednesday that the victim, identified as Jamina was allegedly duped of 40,000 Euros by one Gabriel Oseremen Xavi.
The suspect was said to have used a Facebook account, operated under the name "Collins" page.
"The suspect was traced to Benin City, Edo State," the statement said "where he was arrested by EFCC operatives following a petition by the victim."
EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde, while returning the money at the Belgium Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, urged western diplomats to sensitize citizens about internet love scam.
He also urged the diplomats to focus more on lonely elderly people who have been found to be easy prey.
He said that all assets acquired by the suspect from the proceeds of the crime would be disposed of at the conclusion of the trial and the money returned to the victim.
Lamorde according to the statement, presented the money to the Belgium Ambassador, Mr Stephane De Loecker and his Polish counterpart, Andrzej Dycha.
"Dycha, expressed gratitude, and extended invitation to the EFCC to be part of the meeting of association of EU Consuls to further 'advise and sensitize them on Internet scam.'"
Present at the event were the Deputy Head of Mission, Belgian Consulate, Veronique Bernad; Polish Consul, Jakub Budohoski, and EFCC officials.
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