In a significant breakthrough, the Commissionerate Police in Cuttack, Odisha, have arrested a 31-year-old Nigerian national, Djedje Raymond, also known by his alias Chijioke John Okoye, on serious charges of blackmail and extortion. His arrest came after a woman’s tragic suicide, which raised suspicions and led to investigations that pointed to Raymond’s involvement.
The authorities launched an investigation into the woman’s suicide and discovered evidence linking Raymond to the crime. This arrest adds to a larger ongoing crackdown by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is currently probing email fraud activities connected to another Nigerian national, Adia Okoh.
The CBI has identified Adia Okoh, also operating under the alias Odia Francis Ehizogie, as a proclaimed offender in a fraud case dating back to 2011. The case, initially registered in January 2012, involved fraudulent lottery claims, deceitful emails, and an attempted scam aimed at financial exploitation.
The investigation into Raymond’s activities is ongoing, and authorities are continuing to uncover the extent of his criminal network, while also expanding their probe into similar fraudulent activities. The case has highlighted the growing issue of cyber fraud and international criminal networks, with Nigerian nationals often linked to high-profile scams across India and beyond.
