The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), located in Ikoyi, has taken into custody a Cameroonian businessman identified as Bekono Marc Eric. He is accused of defrauding a first-generation bank of approximately N1.5 billion.
The 47-year-old suspect is alleged to be a member of a trans-border criminal network specialising in credit card fraud. His arrest took place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.
According to preliminary investigations, the syndicate's modus operandi involves opening bank accounts within Nigeria, acquiring Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards and their associated PINs. Subsequently, they relocate to neighbouring countries where they utilise these cards to conduct fraudulent transactions against the accounts of customers who maintain substantial balances.
The EFCC stated that the suspect will face prosecution in court once the ongoing investigations are completed.
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