LEKKI, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) don declare one foreign man, Elie Bitar, wanted for him alleged connection with crypto fraud wey involve Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). For one official bulletin, EFCC talk say Bitar, 41, dey on the run after him orchestrate Ponzi scheme wey don defraud many investors across Nigeria.
According to EFCC, dem notice say Bitar dey wanted for fraud wey happen on dis online trading platform called CBEX. ‘The public be informed say ELIE BITAR wey picture dey above, dey wanted by EFCC for fraud wey happen on Crypto Bridge Exchange,’ dem talk.
Bitar last known address na for Eng. George Enemoh Crescent, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. EFCC dey urge anybody wey get any information about him whereabouts to contact their zonal offices across Nigeria, including Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, or Abuja. Dem fit also reach EFCC through phone number 08093322644 or email.
CBEX come dey rise since Nigeria citizens show strong interest for cryptocurrency investments. The platform promise users quick and high returns through crypto trading and investment, but e soon draw suspicion about dem lack of regulatory compliance and transparency.
EFCC investigation into CBEX don unearth plenty transactions wey link Bitar and others, some of whom don already face arrest. Dele Oyewale, wey be Head of Media and Publicity for EFCC, don sign the wanted notice, reaffirming the agency commitment to track down anybody wey dey exploit Nigerians through financial fraud schemes.
