The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Nigerians defrauded by the cryptocurrency platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), to visit its zonal offices in Ibadan and Lagos to assist with ongoing investigations.
The call was made in a statement issued on Friday, August 23, by the agency’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to the EFCC, three suspects — Adefowora Olanipekun, Otorudo Avwerosuo, and Ehirim Chukwuebuka — are currently facing prosecution for their alleged roles in the scam.
The commission explained that CBEX enticed investors with promises of unrealistic profits, resulting in huge financial losses for many.
“In view of the foregoing and the need to assist the commission in its ongoing investigation, the EFCC is inviting victims who invested their funds through individuals linked to the CBEX offices in Ibadan and Idimu, Lagos, to report to its Ibadan Zonal Directorate and Lagos Zonal Directorate 2,” the agency stated.
The crypto platform collapsed in April, leaving investors with losses exceeding N1 billion.
