By John Ogunsemore
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 11 suspects over suspected currency racketeering and internet fraud in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
In a Wednesday statement, the anti-graft commission said its Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate arrested the suspects on Tuesday, November 11.
“They were arrested around Apara Street, New Government Reservation Area, GRA, Port Harcourt based on credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in naira abuse and internet fraud
“The suspects are: Rafael Obi, John Daniel, Dominion Sambo, Solomon Nwoke, Solomon Daniel, Stanley Uche, Micheal Markson, Chima Fred Onwra, Arinze Damian, Vizor Richard and Chidera Orji.
“Items recovered from them include, cash totaling N1,485,000, five luxury vehicles smartphones and several incriminating documents,” the statement reads in part.
The commission said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.