EFCC Seizes $163,592 From Fraudulent US Law Firm Case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has finalized the forfeiture of $163,592 stolen from a United States-based law firm. This action was secured on Saturday, November 14, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation into international fraud.

Akpasi Michael Oziegbe, the suspect involved in the fraud, failed to prove ownership of the funds, leading to the non-conviction-based forfeiture order. The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, issued the directive after reviewing the case.

The EFCC stated that Oziegbe impersonated a former employee of Applied Industrial Technologies, Edward Campbell, who had suffered an accident while on duty. This deception was used to defraud the law firm of Steven J.