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Crypto Trader Convicted Of Murdering Mother For $1m Insurance Payout

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A Perth man has been convicted of murdering his mother to claim over $1 million in life insurance payouts, funding his lavish lifestyle and covering substantial debts.

Andre Zachary Rebelo, 28, a crypto trader, was found guilty of killing his 58-year-old mother, Colleen Rebelo, in May 2020.

Her body was discovered in her bathroom by her youngest son, with initial investigations failing to suspect foul play.

An autopsy could not determine the cause of death, and the case was initially treated as natural.

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However, a subsequent investigation uncovered that just a week before her death, Rebelo had taken out three separate life insurance policies totaling $1.2 million AUD (£500,000), naming himself as the sole beneficiary.

At the time, Rebelo and his then-partner, Instagram influencer Grace Piscopo, were showcasing a luxurious lifestyle on social media, boasting about holidays, expensive cars, and lavish experiences.

Behind the scenes, however, they were facing financial ruin, burdened with over $120,000 AUD in debts.

After Colleen’s death, Rebelo moved quickly to claim the insurance payouts, submitting falsified documents, including forged medical records and a fake coroner’s report.

He even used AI technology to impersonate his mother’s psychologist in a voicemail to the insurer.

Suspicious of the claims, an insurance company employee flagged the case, leading to a police investigation.

In 2022, Rebelo was arrested and charged with his mother’s murder.

 

 

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EFCC Summons Okoya Brothers Over Viral Video Allegation

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Subomi and Wahab Okoya, sons of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya, for questioning over alleged abuse of the naira, following a viral video that sparked public outrage.

The clip, which surfaced days ago, allegedly showed the Okoya brothers engaging in activities considered an “abuse” of the Nigerian currency.

In response, the EFCC has invited the duo to appear before the Special Operations team at the agency’s Lagos office on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Michael Wetkas, the acting director of the EFCC’s Lagos Directorate, signed the invitation, stating the need for further interrogation regarding the incident.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has already identified and detained a police officer featured in the viral video.

Social media has been abuzz with criticism over the perceived delay in action against the brothers.

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju expressed his frustration in a Facebook post on Saturday, saying, “The Okoya sons are above the law. A country of two laws — one for the poor and the other for the rich.”

The case has reignited debates on inequality in Nigeria, with many calling for equal application of the law.

The EFCC recently launched investigations into other cases of financial misconduct across the country.

Public campaigns against currency abuse have intensified, with authorities urging citizens to respect the naira as a national symbol.

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Police Arraign Nwadigbo Over Child Abuse

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The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Stella Nwadigbo, female, aged 45, on charges of indecent treatment and assault of a child.

This was revealed in a statement on its verified handle of micro-blogging site, X, on Thursday afternoon.

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The statement reads, “The suspect, who was arraigned in Magistrate Court 1, Ogba today, January 9, 2025, had been captured in a viral video indecently treating and assaulting a three-year-old pupil of a primary school in Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

“Following receipt of the video, the Family Support Unit (FSU) of Ikorodu Police Division promptly arrested the suspect on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 and transferred her to the Gender Unit of the Command Headquarters same day after preliminary investigations. The victim was taken to a medical facility for adequate medical attention.

“The suspect has since been remanded to Kirikiri Correctional facility till February 18, 2025 when the case comes up for continuation of hearing.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, psc(+), mnips, while commending Nigerians for promptly alerting the police to the situation, assures them of the ever-readiness of the Command to respond quickly and appropriately to situations towards ensuring the safety and security of resident and visitors to Lagos State.”

 

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EFCC Detains 10 Over Alleged Theft Of Missing Items

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The continuing efforts to sweep the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), clean of corrupt tendencies, have seen  officers of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Commission, being detained for investigation of some missing items.

This was disclosed in a statement on its verified handle on micro-blogging site, X, on Wednesday.

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Biztellers reports that the officers, who were arrested last week on the directives of the Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede are answering questions related to the theft of some operational items that they could not account for.

It was gathered that investigators are making good progress and those found culpable will be subjected to internal disciplinary processes.

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