Crimes

EFCC arrests 52 internet fraudsters in Delta

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested no fewer than 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Abraka, a university town in Delta State.

The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, who made this known, disclosed that the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, following actionable intelligence reports linking them with internet-related fraud.

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He listed the items recovered from the suspected internet fraudsters to include five Lexus RX350 vehicles, one Mercedes Benz GLA, three Mercedes Benz GLA 350, one Honda Accord, laptop computers, and mobile phones.

Uwujaren noted that the suspects have made useful statements, adding that they would be arraigned as soon as the investigation is concluded.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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