The Anambra State Police have announced that Mr Nnamdi Emeh, a corps member who was recently declared wanted, is accused of stealing N47 million from a suspect’s account.
Emeh, who is currently a member of the National Youth Service Corps, was employed as an IT consultant for the Anambra State Police Command and was assigned to work with the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Awkuzu.
Emeh was wanted for falsely claiming to be an Assistant Superintendent of Police, as well as for money laundering and illegal possession of weapons.
According to the police, further investigation revealed that through his proficiency in IT and familiarity with police operations, Emeh utilized an anonymous blogging platform to uncover purportedly heinous actions carried out by certain law enforcement officials in the state.
In a press release, the Anambra State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed that the whistleblower is now in their custody, after he was arrested in Benin Republic last month, while trying to escape from the law.
Ikenga said: “Also, recall the command on 20th February, 2023 declared one Emeh Nnamdi Daniel, 26years old wanted a youth corp member serving in the police command, on allegations of unlawful possession of firearms, money laundering, and defamation of character, fraud and impersonation.
“We also want to use this opportunity to let you know the suspect is in custody. The suspect, Nnamdi Emeh fled the country to Benin Republic before he was arrested by INTERPOL operatives.
“Nnamdi also hacked into one Mr Chibuike Martins Ekwueme’s account and fraudulently transferred a total sum of N47million to 14 different accounts owned by him.”
The command said the matter was already before the Federal High Court.
