The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja.
The anti-graft commission said this in a statement on Tuesday.
According to the EFCC, the suspects were nabbed today, March 14 in the Lugbe and Kubwa suburbs of Abuja, following actionable intelligence on their alleged internet-related fraud activities.
“The suspects include Joseph Boniface, Emmaneul Okwara, Elijah Iwebie, Moses Hassan, Abdulrahman Lawal, Azu Chidubem Eugene, Abdullahi Adebola and Elijah Simon.
“Others are Terfa Lincoln, David Kome, Chukwudah Martinez, Adie Matthew, Canice Agabi, Abbas Aminu, Damilare James and Christopher Simon. Also arrested include Mohammed Abdulhamid, Ifeanyi Bosah, Ayuba Aminu, Godwin Terkura and Victor Ademola,” the commission said.
The EFCC further said that more than 25 high-end mobile phones, 3 laptops and Mercedes CLA250 and C300 cars were recovered from the suspects.
“They will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded,” the commission stated.
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