A suspected internet fraud syndicate member has been shot by his collaborators following a disagreement over the distribution of N94 million proceeds from an online scam.
The incident occurred on Sunday along Okhoro road in the Egor Local Government Area of Edo State.
Reports say the victim, identified by his alias “Aza Man” — a term used by internet fraudsters for someone who provides bank accounts to receive scam proceeds — was driving his Sport Utility Vehicle when he was ambushed by gunmen in another vehicle. The attackers reportedly ordered him out of his car before shooting him at close range.
The dispute is believed to have stemmed from a failure to honor a prearranged agreement on how the scam money would be divided.
According to sources, the victim had been promised a certain percentage of the N94 million but instead decided to keep the entire sum for himself, refusing to share it with the other members of the fraud syndicate.
The Edo State Police Command confirmed the shooting. SP Moses Yamu, the command’s Public Relations Officer, stated that an investigation was underway to apprehend those responsible for the attack.
The victim is currently receiving treatment at a local medical facility.
