
CRIME: EFCC ARRESTS 35 SUSPECTED INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN ABIA
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has announced the arrest of 35 suspected internet fraudsters in Aba, Abia State.
This was revealed in a statement shared on X.com (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.
According to the EFCC, the suspects, 34 males and one female, were apprehended in an early morning sting operation.
Items recovered from the suspects include 48 sophisticated mobile phones, nine laptops, three exotic cars, a wristwatch, and an international passport.
The statement said, “The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, arrested thirty-five (35) suspected internet fraudsters, comprising thirty-four male suspects and one female.
“They were arrested in an early morning sting operation in Aba, Abia State.
“The arrested suspects are: Emmanuel James, Ukaomo Jefferson, Felix Onyema, Daniel Chimaobi, Chukwuemeka John, Prince Ogbonna, Charles Daniel, Emmanuel Igboanugo, Eric Uke, Emmanuel Ogechukwu, Chibuike Prosper, Obi Victor, Emmanuel Onwuchekwa, Price Kingsley, Uchechi Awo, Chinonso Callistus, Edward Wisdom, Ejiogu Justice, Precious Edward, Moses Meshael, and Kalu Victor.
“Items recovered from them include: 48 sophisticated mobile phones, nine laptops, three exotic cars, a wristwatch, and an international passport.”
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