EFCC Returns Forfeited Assets to Australian Woman Defrauded in Romance Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has returned seized assets, including a Lagos property and luxury SUV, to an Australian woman defrauded by her former husband in a romance scam.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned forfeited assets to an Australian woman who was defrauded by her former husband in a romance scam. The items returned include a one-storey building with six self-contained apartments in Ajah, Lagos, a Lexus RX350 SUV, a gold wedding ring, a gold chain with a cross pendant, and an iPhone 12 Pro Max.
According to Premium Times, the assets were recovered from the convicted scammer and formally handed over to the victim as part of the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to combat international financial fraud. The property is located along the Emedu–Awoyaya axis of Ajah, a suburb of Lagos.
The Whistler reported that the victim was defrauded by her former husband, from whom the assets were seized following conviction. The EFCC’s action underscores its role in cross-border fraud recovery, particularly in cases involving Nigerian-based cybercrime targeting foreign nationals.
This restitution highlights rare successful outcomes in transnational fraud cases, where victims often face challenges in reclaiming lost assets. The EFCC has increasingly focused on asset forfeiture and repatriation in recent years, especially in romance scam-related prosecutions.