From Sola Ojo, Abuja
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters with fetish items.
Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said,” the fetish items including three calabashes, adorned with feathers, traditionally made soap and sponge, a bottle of hot drink, 20 cowries, a waist bead and four lady’s underwears.
“Other items recovered from them include: three cars, eight power generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, two power stabilizers, 10 motorcycles, eight laptop computers, four bluetooth speakers and 60 android phones.
The arrests were made in Bida and Minna Local Government Areas of Niger State following credible intelligence that linked them to suspected fraudulent internet activities.
“They are expected to be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”