CBI arrests three Nigerians for allegedly duping a woman of Rs 18.20 lakh

NEW DELHi: Three Nigerian nationals were arrested by CBI for allegedly duping a woman of Rs 18.20 lakh by luring her with purported gold ornaments. The accused identified as Oguama Malachie alias Michael, Ikechukua Okorie alias Nito and Tochu Kwi alias Steve were arrested on Thursday from Jawahar Park area here, CBI said.

According to CBI, the accused developed friendship with the woman over Facebook and other social networking sites. After convincing her with their genuineness over the period, the trio called the woman claiming that they had brought valuable gold ornaments for her which have got stuck with the customs officials.

The three also told her that they have lot of money but for the moment she can help them by depositing cash in a bank account provided by them. CBI has also recovered laptops and two passports which carry apparently fake Indian visas stamped on them.