COURT ORDERS EFCC TO ARREST SIX CBEX PROMOTERS

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission permission to arrest and detain six alleged promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange, recently involved in a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud worth over $1bn.

Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order on Thursday following an ex parte application filed by the EFCC and argued by its counsel, Fadila Yusuf.

The six individuals named in the motion are Adefowora Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, Seyi Oloyede, Avwerosuo Otorudo, and Chukwuebuka Ehirim.

They are alleged to be behind a fraudulent investment scheme operated through a platform known as Crypto Bridge Exchange.

The EFCC’s application, dated and filed on April 23, sought two key reliefs: the issuance of arrest warrants against the defendants and an order to remand them in EFCC custody pending the conclusion of investigations and possible prosecution.

According to Yusuf, the EFCC received intelligence in April 2025 linking the suspects to a sophisticated investment fraud.

The suspects allegedly used a company, ST Technologies International Limited, to promote the CBEX platform, persuading members of the public to invest in cryptocurrency with promises of unrealistic returns—up to 100%.

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