The EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, has uncovered that Hope Olusegun Aroke a convicted internet fraudster currently serving a 24 years jail term is still in active communication with other high valued targets that are currently being investigated by the Commission for various offences relating to computer fraud and money laundering.
Investigation revealed that he masterminded the commission of internet scam worth over $100, 000, 000 (One hundred Million Dollars) whilst serving his jail term.
Aroke, from Okene, Kogi State was arrested in December 2012 and subsequently sent to prison for Money laundering and False Declaration of Assets.
A search conducted on his 1004 Housing Estate home by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission operatives then led to the recovery of several items such as laptops, iPad phones, travelling documents, cheque books, flash drives, internet modem, and three exotic cars – a Mercedes Benz Jeep, One 4Matic Mercedes Benz Car and a Range Rover Sport SUV.
