By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Office, on Friday, March 25, 2022, arrested 29 suspected internet frauds.
They were arrested at several hideouts in Nekede Road and Owerri Axis of Imo State with 17 incriminating items.
A statement by EFCC on its Facebook page said the suspects were arrested based on verified intelligence reports linking them with alleged fraudulent activities ranging from love scam on numerous dating sites, impersonation, and possession of fraudulent documents, picker and bitcoin scam.
The suspects are Samuel Patrick, Brima Edegba, Kingsley Williams, Audu Emeka, David Godson, Alex James, Prince Akachukwu Nkemjika, Chidi Eze, Kizito Emenyonu and Wisdom Handsome Chibuenyim.
Others are Chibuike Mbonu, Christian Sorochi, Victory Oparanozie, Uche Alex, Kingsley Eke, Collins Williams and Charles Iwu.
Items recovered from them included cash in foreign currencies, eight exotic cars (a Toyota Avalon, two Toyota Camry cars, a Corolla 2004 Model, Lexus ES 350, Mercedes ML 350, Lexus RS 350, Toyota Venza), 58 of different brands, eight laptops, one driver’s licence and six ATM Cards.
The anti-graft said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.
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