The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested two Chinese nationals, Wang Jiang and Wang Richard, along with two Nigerians, Donatus Agupusi and Michael Agu, for attempting to export solid minerals without the necessary permits.
A statement on Friday by Dele Oyewale Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC, noted that the arrest followed intelligence received from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on November 3, 2024.
Jiang was intercepted at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, during a security screening, where stones believed to be solid minerals were discovered in his luggage, wrapped in three separate packages.
The investigation indicated that Jiang intended to travel to China to test the minerals.
Oyewale further stated that Agupusi, who owns Great Wall Construction Limited, is the employer of the other suspects, all of whom lacked permits to export the minerals.
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Oyewale explained: “Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested two Chinese siblings: Wang Jiang and Wang Richard for allegedly making efforts to export solid minerals without a requisite permit.
“Their arrest followed intelligence received from FAAN, involving Jiang, who was intercepted at the hold baggage screening point, where unidentified stones believed to be solid minerals wrapped in three packages were found in his luggage.”
He added that the suspects will be prosecuted once the investigation is concluded.
In a related incident, the commission also announced the arrest of two Nigerians on Wednesday, in Abuja on suspected charges of money laundering and internet-related crimes.
The statement reads: “The suspects, Joshua Ndu and Michael Uchenna, were arrested at Al-Gamji Estate in the Guzape area of the FCT, following intelligence linking them to criminal activities.
“Items recovered from Ndu include a Mercedes Benz E350 (2019 model), a Range Rover (2016 model), an Apple laptop, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, a Cartier wristwatch, and two necklaces, while items recovered from Uchenna include an iPhone 12 Pro Max and an Apple MacBook Pro.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
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