Internet fraud: EFCC arrests barber, 11 other suspects in Uyo

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, March 14, arrested a barber and 11 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The EFCC disclosed this in a Friday, March 15 statement.

According to the statement, the EFCC said its Uyo Zonal Command arrested the statement.

“They were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences.

“Items recovered from them include sophisticated mobile phones, laptops and WiFi routers.

“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the statement read in part.

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