The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of 12 bankers for suspected insider fraud in Enugu, capital of Enugu State.
The anti-graft body said the 12 bankers were arrested on Friday.
The EFCC said on its social media accounts on Saturday that the suspects moved funds from dormant accounts in an old generation bank to a different account.
Stating that there were different beneficiaries of the fraud, EFCC claimed that it has identified the principal beneficiary.
According to the social media post: “The suspects are: Odeniyi Anthony, Deki Kingsley Onyekachi, Oguchukwu Ene, Elendu Chizaram, Anyakora Uchenna, Onah Kingsley, Akwe Elizabeth and Chinenye Grace Acibe,” the EFCC statement read in part.
“Others are: Victoria Ezedie, Chidi-Ukah Obinna, Etoh Lawrence Uzochukwu and Udeze Harrison.
“Preliminary investigations showed that the suspects allegedly stole funds from some dormant accounts in a branch of an old generation bank in Enugu.
“The stolen funds were transferred from the dormant accounts to various beneficiaries, with the principal beneficiary already identified by the EFCC.”
Stating that investigations into the fraud are still ongoing, the EFCC said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as its operatives complete its investigations.