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EFCC nabs 32 internet fraud suspects in Bauchi

EFCC nabs 32 internet fraud suspects in Bauchi

From Sola Ojo, Abuja

Operatives of the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 32 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi.

EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the development on Monday, said the suspects were picked up in Sabon Kaura and Gwalameji areas of Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital.

“They were arrested following credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities.

Items recovered from them include: nine Samsung mobile phones, 15 iPhones, one Infinix phone, three Redmi phones, two iPads, one Peugeot 406 car, two PlayStation 4, one PlayStation 5, four Neonx Auto bikes, eight laptop computers, one Maxi E50KWH generator, and one pistol.

“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” Oyewale said.