Posted by Samuel on Thu 23rd Nov, 2023 - tori.ng
The statement said they were arrested on Thursday following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related offences.
The Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended five individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in the Makurdi metropolis, Benue State.
This was made known on Thursday in a post on the anti-graft agency X handle.
The statement said they were arrested on Thursday following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related offences.
The suspects listed in the statement include Stanley Tochukwu, Desmond Tochukwu, Dennis Emeka, George Ebuka and Arinze Odo.
The EFCC disclosed that some items, including phones, power bank, ATM cards and some cash, were recovered from the suspects.
It further added that they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.