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Akwa Ibom: EFCC Arrests Eight Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Uyo (Photo)

Posted by Thandiubani on Wed 08th May, 2024 - tori.ng

Oyewale listed the items recovered from the suspects to include: seven laptops; 13 smartphones; two wristwatches and one router.

 
Eight persons suspected to be involved in internet fraud have been arrested in Akwa Ibom.
 
The young men were apprehended by the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
 
 
In a statement by the EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Wednesday, the suspects were arrested on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Osongama Extension following an actionable intelligence.
 
Oyewale listed the items recovered from the suspects to include: seven laptops; 13 smartphones; two wristwatches and one router.
 
He added that the suspects would be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.
 
The statement read, “Operatives of Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC on Thursday, May 2, 2024, arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters in an early morning sting operation at Osong Ama Extension in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

“They were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud.

“Items recovered from them include, seven laptops; 13 smartphones; two wrist watches and one router.”


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