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Nigeria's EFCC charges man in $9.2M crypto scam involving Bitcoin transfer

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02 Jul 2026
Bitcoin
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Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Usie Otukpa Osang with eight counts of fraud for his role in a $9.2 million cryptocurrency scam. Osang allegedly defrauded an Australian CEO by convincing him to invest in a fake crypto platform, receiving nearly 20 bitcoins as part of the scheme. He pleaded not guilty and remains in custody pending a bail hearing on July 14, 2026. The case highlights Nigeria's efforts to combat international cybercrime and challenges the perception of the country as a safe haven for scammers.

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