Again, EFCC has re-arrested popular social media sensation, Mompha for alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has re-arrested popular social media sensation, Ismailia Mustapha popularly known as Mompha for alleged money laundering.

In a statement obtained by newsmen, signed by the agency’s Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren; Mompha was re-arrested for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities and retention of alleged proceeds of crime.

It was gathered that Mompha was arrested on Monday, January 10, 2022.

The statement reads, “Operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have re-arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Ismailia Mustapha, for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities and retention of alleged proceeds of crime. The suspect is currently standing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited on an amended twenty two-count charge bordering on cyber fraud and money laundering to the tune of N32.9bn (Thirty-two Billion Nine Hundred Thousand Naira) brought against him by the EFCC.”

Mompha had earlier been arrested on October 18, 2019, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while boarding an Emirates Airline Flight to Dubai by the staff of the Nigeria Immigration Service, following a watch list by the EFCC, NewsWireNGR recalls.

According to the statement, Mompha is alleged to have used his registered companies to receive illicit funds on behalf of “yahoo yahoo” boys from across the world in return for a commission.

“The account of one of his companies, Ismalob Global Investment Limited Bank, a Bureau de Change company, domiciled in Zenith Bank Plc, was allegedly used to launder funds derived from unlawful activities.

“Investigation has revealed a fraudulent transfer slip of $92, 412, 75 found in the suspect’s iPhone 8 device. He will soon be charged to court,” the statement added.

NewsWireNGR recalls the arrest of the Dubai-based Instagram celebrity was lesser than 48 hours after he announced his arrival in Nigeria.

He had earlier posted, “SkyMan has landed ??. About to make some billions in Lagos”.

The Nigerian social media big boy a few days ago bragged about being the owner of the first of the 50 limited edition Rolls Royce Wraith Eagle VIII, a car that reportedly costs $1,900,000.