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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 20 suspected Internet fraudsters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
Nine suspects were arrested on Monday, July 29, at the Wuye axis of Abuja, following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in Internet-related fraud.
Nineteen phones, one car, four laptops and one iPad were recovered from them.
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Similarly, operatives of the commission’s Uyo Zonal Command arrested 11 suspected Internet fraudsters.
The suspects, made up of nine males and two females, were intercepted and arrested along Ikpa Road in a fleet of cars, following credible intelligence on their suspected fraudulent activities, lavish lifestyles and naira spraying at events in the Uyo metropolis.
According to the anti-graft agency, a Toyota Prado Land Cruiser with registration number ABC 553 LD Abuja, a Toyota Camry LE with registration number KKN 48 AE Akwa Ibom, two Honda Accord cars with registration numbers LSR 754 AQ Lagos and LSR 475 FN Lagos, respectively, a Toyota Saloon with registration number RBC 1898J Abuja, and a Lexus 300 Saloon car with registration number JJJ423 JK Lagos were recovered from them.
Other items recovered from them include 15 smartphones and 10 bundles of N200 notes.
The agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed that all the suspects would be charged in court as soon as the investigations are concluded.
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