The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerians who lost money to the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), to come forward and assist its ongoing investigation.
The commission, in a statement signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Dele Oyewale, said victims are expected to report at the EFCC Zonal Directorates in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Lagos.
According to Oyewale, the EFCC is currently prosecuting three suspects — Adefowora Olanipekun, Otorudo Avwerosuo, and Ehirim Chukwuebuka — for their alleged roles in the scam that has left several Nigerians counting heavy financial losses.
Investigators revealed that the crypto platform lured unsuspecting investors with promises of mouth-watering and unrealistic returns before vanishing with their funds.
“In view of the foregoing and the need to assist the commission in its ongoing investigation, the EFCC is inviting victims who invested their funds through individuals linked to the CBEX offices in Ibadan and Idimu, Lagos, to report to its Ibadan Zonal Directorate and Lagos Zonal Directorate 2,” the statement read.
The anti-graft agency assured that the testimonies and cooperation of victims will strengthen its prosecution efforts and help secure justice for those affected.
