UK Jailed Nigerian Born Fraudster Who Used Lottery Scam To Con UK Pensioners Out Of £2million

Nigerian young men need to told that the UK government is now more than ever decisive with financial crime. The notorious stock in trade for most Nigerian men living in the UK and even back home, 419 is no longer worthwhile as the UK authorities are out to deal with persons who engage in such crime. 

In the latest catch of the year, a NIGERIAN FRAUDSTER was caged on Thursday for eight years for conning pensioners out of nearly £2million. Frank Onyeachonam, 38, nicknamed Fizzy for his love of champagne, used a lottery scam to fund his luxurious lifestyle.

Police identified at least 14 victims but believe there may be another 61 and the total cash lost could be close to £30m.

Onyeachonam, originally from Nigeria, spent the cash on designer clothes, Rolex watches and sports cars, and rented a luxury flat at London’s Canary Wharf. Police believe his scam ran between 2005 and 2012, and also enabled him to buy two mansions in Nigeria.

He conned victims into handing over between £2,000 and £600,000 to “unlock” their winnings after being sent letters telling them they had won the Australian lottery.

Judge Rebecca Poulet QC at the Old Bailey said: “You targeted these individuals because they were elderly and likely to be tricked by these scams. It is my belief you obtained addresses from ‘suckers lists’.” Source: dailystar.co.uk.