By John Ogunsemore
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 internet fraud suspects in a sting operation along Federal Lowcost Housing Estate, Makurdi, Benue State.
In a Friday statement, Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale said the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the commission arrested the suspects on Wednesday, August 21.
“The suspects are: Austine Okwori, Osita Idoko Valentine, Skott King David, Thomas Ifebuche, Akor Kelvin Oche, Henry Adah, Scott Emmanuel Inalegwu, Ogbu Stephen Alpha and Samuel Moses, Ogbonna Ckukwuaogwu.
“Others include Mustapha Nasir Adinoye, Sylvanus Samuel Ogbu, Emmanuel Adamu and Samuel Otene,” the statement reads in part.
The EFCC spokesman said their arrest followed actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud.
“Items recovered from the suspects include phones, laptops and charms.
“They will soon be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the commission stated.