Internet fraud: EFCC nabs 11 suspects in Uyo, nine in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 11 suspects in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and nine others in Abuja for internet fraud-related offences.
Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in separate statements on Monday.
He said the Uyo suspects, comprising nine males and two females, were intercepted and arrested along Ikpa Road in a fleet of cars following credible intelligence on their suspected fraudulent internet activities, lavish lifestyles and naira spraying at events in Uyo metropolis.
“Cars recovered from them include: A Toyota Land Crusader Prado 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 number: LSR 754 AQ Lagos and LSR 475 FN Lagos respectively; a Toyota saloon registration number: RBC 1898J Abuja and a Lexus 300 saloon car with registration number: JJJ423 JK Lagos.
“Other items recovered from them include fifteen smartphones and ten bundles of N200 notes,” the EFCC spokesman said.
He said the Abuja suspects were arrested on Monday, July 29, at Wuye axis of Abuja following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related fraud.
“Items recovered from them include 19 phones, one car, four laptops and one iPad,” Oyewale said.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” he added.
