Ponzi scam: EFCC arrests MD of Millionaire African Leaders’ Club

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu Zonal Office, is currently interrogating Princess Benny Chidinma, Managing Director of a suspected Ponzi Scheme, “Millionaire African Leaders Club, on allegations of providing financial services without statutory licence.

Chidinma’s arrest comes two days after her Enugu branch Coordinator, Nwonu Priscilla Chika, was apprehended by operatives of the commission following a raid on the premises of the club at No. 79 Nike Road, Abakpa Nike, Enugu, Enugu State. Three promoters and newly recruited staff of the organisation were arrested in the operation.

EFCC Head, Media and Publicity Wilson Uwujaren said Wednesday in a statement: “Under interrogation, Chidinma admitted that the Ponzi scheme was initially registered as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) and that she was running it in connivance with her accomplice, one Ken Onyekwere Okwuikpo, who resides in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

“She further revealed that the scheme pays 70% interest and not 50% as earlier stated by the Coordinator as annual return on investment, to contributors.

“She also disclosed that their offices are spread across Nsukka, Port Harcourt, Aba, Abakaliki and Enugu.

“Investigation is still ongoing, while efforts are being made to arrest other accomplices.”