Crimes

23 internet fraudsters arrested with charms, laptops in Enugu

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested no fewer than 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu State.

The suspected internet fraudsters were arrested along the Monark, Emene, and Golf axis of Enugu State on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

The suspects included Ugwuanyi Innocent Kasiemobi, Emmanuel Chukwu Agwu, Onyeama Christian Arinze, Hycienth Nnabuike Emmanuel,  Chibueze Augustine Oluebube, Ogaraku Chidiebube Obinna, Chibueze Stanley Onyedikachi, Austus Jeffrey Chiemerem, Ikechi David Faithful, and Okafor Collins Chika.

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Others were Chimaobi Chukwu Joshua, Onuoha Miracle Oluebubu, Udo Ugochukwu Stanley, Igbo Christian Ikenna, Nweke Kingsley David, Obinna Stanley Obumneme, Okocha Elisha Ewah, Nweke Cosmas Chidera, Justice Anyaegbunam Mba, David Kingsley Nweke, Eze Henry Chiwetalu, Nweke Edwin Chidubem, and Ikechi David.

The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, listed the items recovered from the suspects to include six exotic cars – one Mercedez Benz E350, one Lexus ES350, one Mercedes Benz CLE, one Toyota Camry, a Toyota Avalon, and a black Mercedes Benz.

Other items recovered were 43 mobile phones, 11 computers laptops, and charms.

Uwujaren noted that the suspects have made useful statements, adding that they will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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