The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested six suspects in Akwa Ibom State for allegedly defrauding a victim of ₦6,000,000 in a fake land deal.

According to the EFCC’s Uyo Zonal Directorate, the suspects are Enobong Clement Etim (alias Edet Nsem Udo), Iniakop Okot, Emmanuel Edet, Essien Edet Aniedi, Christopher Anthony, and Edwin Etim.

The Fraud

Investigators said the suspects posed as landowners and presented forged documents to a buyer, Aniekan Etukudo Koffi, who believed he was purchasing land in Ifa Ikot Ubo, Ifa Ikot Okpon–Etoi, Uyo Local Government Area.

The victim reportedly paid ₦6 million, including ₦4 million transferred to a UBA account linked to the prime suspect, before discovering the deal was fraudulent. Preliminary findings confirmed the land did not belong to the syndicate.

Next Steps

The EFCC said efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen money and arrest more accomplices. The six suspects will be charged in court soon.

Source: EFCC, Media & Publicity, September 29, 2025