EFCC arrests 33 suspected internet fraudsters

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested no fewer than 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos and Enugu State.

While 17 suspects were arrested in Lagos State, 16 were nabbed by the EFCC operatives in Enugu State on Tuesday.

The seventeen suspects arrested in Lagos include Adefila Ayobami Ezekiel, Anamene Somtochukwu, Nzeako Kosisochukwu Anthony, Afolabi Ayomide Henry, Olatona Ayodeji Ebenezer, Obioho Ikenna Raphael, Famolayo Femi Hammed, Mintah-Joshua Oluwafemi.

Others are Martins Victor Onuoha, Babatunde Haruna Oluwaseyi, Taiwo Bolaji Kehinde, Ibeakolam Goodluck, Onaolapo Iyanu Samuel, Jamiu Damilola Lawal, Adeyanju Fawaz, Adejide Samuel, and Obioho Obinna.

According to a statement issued and made available to The Star by the EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, on Tuesday, the suspects were arrested in an Estate around the Ikota area of Lagos State following credible intelligence received by the Commission on the illegal activities of some individuals allegedly involved in internet fraud.

Uwujaren added that six vehicles, laptops, and mobile devices were recovered from the arrested suspects.

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He noted that the 16 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Enugu State were apprehended at Premier Layout axis of Enugu, the state capital.

The suspects are Ovu Chimezie, Junior Gentle Pepple, Nwoye Paul, Ezeoke Chimelue, Innocent Kenechukwu, Tochukwu Igbonekwu, Chigozie Oguanya, Nwachukwu Daniel and Charles Duru Chibuzor.

Others are Anderson D. Ugochukwu, Chinedu Nwasu, Obiora Martin Ugonna, Nwabueze Chidindu, Nwabueze Samuel Nnaemeka, Okechukwu Collins.D and Nwabueze Benjamin Ikenna.

The EFCC spokesperson added: “Preliminary investigation links them with suspected impersonation, possession of fraudulent documents and defrauding unsuspecting foreign nationals.

“Items recovered from the suspects include one Lexus ES350 with registration number EPE113 HB, a Mercedes Benz E350 with registration number RSH 201 BP, another Mercedes Benz with registration number UWN 338 MP, and one Toyota Camry with registration number JRV 944 KL; and  several phones and laptops.”

Uwujaren noted that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

The Star