Victor Ezeji, a former Nigerian international footballer, has been arrested by the Rivers State Police Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for his alleged involvement in a N39.8 million fraud case.
According to police sources, Ezeji and his wife, Celestina Onyemaeche Ezeji, had been declared wanted since July 2025.
The couple allegedly bought 60,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly referred to as diesel, from businessman Dagogo Emmanuel, issuing cheques that were later discovered to be invalid.
After weeks of investigation and surveillance, operatives apprehended Ezeji on Monday, September 22, 2025.
He is currently being held at the SCID headquarters in Port Harcourt.
During questioning, Ezeji reportedly acknowledged the transaction and confirmed that he signed the cheques, but claimed he was unaware of his wife’s current location.
Police officials confirmed that Mrs. Ezeji remains on the run, and efforts are ongoing to track her down.
In a brief statement, Victor’s brother, Chuks Ezeji, confirmed his brother’s arrest but insisted that Victor had no direct involvement in the deal.
He alleged that Celestina carried out the transaction using Victor’s name without his full knowledge.
