Crimes

EFCC nabs 42 suspected Internet fraudsters, seizes 13 cars in Asaba

Forty-two suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at various locations in Asaba, Delta State.

Their arrest, according to EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, followed series of intelligence reports linking them with alleged fraudulent activities ranging from dating and celebrity scams on numerous dating sites, bitcoin investment scam, cryptocurrency scam, obtaining by false pretense and impersonation.

Items recovered from them at the point of arrest include: 13 exotic cars, 59 phones of different brands; 10 laptops, one Hisense television and speakers; one iPad and 3 PlayStation.

The suspects were arrested on Wednesday, February 9, in a sting operation.

Some of the suspects are:  James Nweze, Nmuokoro Tega, Eruteyan Benjamine, Nwaozor Chinedu, Okwesa Solomon, Yusuf Michael, Ikhana Godswork, Benson David, Chidinma Anthony, Jennifer Nkem, Okorie Temple, Paul Gabriel, Okafor Osita, Vihishima Joseph and Desmond Osaigbovo,

Others are:  Jude Ogougboh, Sylvester Nwabunwanne, Faith Samuel, Prince Ohumhende, Osaretin Unity, Godstime Animan, Oluwaseun Orimoloye, Mathias Ohashina, Precious Agolo, Okoronkwo Stanley, Benjamin Onyedika Victor, Okonta Anthony, Omelebele Lucky, Okafor Victory, Osade Peter, Daniel Chukwudi Mbaeme.

The anti-graft agency said the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded

TheStar

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