The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered N84 million and returned the money to an Edo State businessman, Ekhahon Abraham, after he was allegedly defrauded in a land transaction.
The money was handed over to Abraham by the EFCC Benin Zonal Directorate in the form of a draft.
The commission said the funds were recovered from a woman, Anita Eborome, following an investigation into a petition filed by the businessman.
According to the EFCC, Abraham had paid Eborome N84 million for a parcel of land measuring 115 feet by 135 feet in a community in Edo State.
After completing the payment, Abraham reportedly fenced the property. However, the fence was later demolished by a man who claimed to be the rightful owner of the land.
The businessman subsequently demanded a refund from Eborome but allegedly encountered difficulties, prompting him to petition the EFCC.
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The commission said its investigation established that Abraham had transferred the money to Eborome, who allegedly diverted the funds for personal use instead of completing the transaction.
Presenting the recovered funds to Abraham, the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC, Sa’ad Hanafi, said the commission would continue to carry out its duties professionally and prevent fraudsters from benefiting from proceeds allegedly obtained through fraudulent means.
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