The Nigerian Police Force spokesperson said in the statement that Ambassador Wilfred Bonse has been
arrested concerning the theft, conversion of cryptocurrency wallets, and unauthorized fund diversion
from Patricia Technologies Limited.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it has arrested one politician, Ambassador Wilfred Bonse,
concerning the theft of over $246,153 (200 million naira) from Patricia Technologies’ crypto wallet.
The disclosure was made by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, in a statement
issued on Friday. It was reported that Bonse assisted hackers in laundering $61,538 (50 million naira)
from the stolen funds.
He stated that the Force, via its National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC), has achieved notable progress
in probing an intricate financial fraud case reported by Patricia Technologies Limited.
The case encompasses criminal conspiracy, unauthorized alteration of computer systems and network
data, and the illicit diversion of funds exceeding $246,153 (200 million naira), as outlined in a petition
submitted to the Inspector General of Police.
The NPF spokesperson said in the statement that Ambassador Wilfred Bonse has been arrested
concerning the theft, conversion of cryptocurrency wallets, and unauthorized fund diversion from
Patricia Technologies Limited. The petition detailed the alleged involvement of several individuals,
and while some are still at large, Bonse has been apprehended.
