The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested seven internet fraudsters in Abuja. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
According to him, they were arrested in the Lifecamp and Kubwa axes of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. He said that the arrest was sequel to credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities.
”Items recovered from them include eight high-end automobiles, expensive laptop computers and mobile phones. They will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded,” he said.
EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom
Similarly, the EFCC has arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River and Akwa Ibom. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
According to him, 13 of them were arrested on Thursday, at Atimbo and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar in Cross River.
He said that six others were earlier arrested on Wednesday, at Idoro in Akwa Ibom over their alleged involvement in cybercrimes.
”They were all arrested in different sting operations, following actionable intelligence linking them with alleged internet-related fraud.
”Items recovered from them include: three exotic cars, 31 mobile phones and five laptops. The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” he said.