Crimes

EFCC arrests 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, April 3, 2023, arrested no fewer than 21 suspected internet fraudsters in the Emene and New Kenyata areas of Enugu State.

The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, who disclosed the arrest of the suspected internet fraudsters via a statement, said they were nabbed following actionable intelligence.

The suspects arrested were Kenneth Arinze Godfrey, Anichukwu Emmanuel Aku, Michael Israel Chukwuemeka, Anichukwu Obinna Christian Eze Chigozie Collins, Ije Samuel Chinenye, Ngwu Peter Damian, Johnson Wisdom Kelechi, Jude Leo Nelson, Tochukwu Ononuju Nelson, David Chinecherem Ezeagu, and Okonkwo Kingsley Obinna.

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Others included Chukwu John Chibuzor, Ogbonna Okechukwu Precious, Benedict Oluebubu Akarekwe, Akarekwe Michael chidera, Chinedu Amuka, Chukwunonso Emmanuel Oji, Chukwunonso Mmaduabuchi Obodo, Asogwa Christopher Ejiofor, and Nnadi Chukwuemeka Leonard.

Uwujaren listed the items recovered from the suspects to include 32 mobile phones, 2 laptops, one iPad, and five luxury cars.

He noted that the suspects have made useful statements, adding that they will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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