Friday, June 20, 2025 - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said it arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in both Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a
statement on Thursday.
Oyewale said the operatives arrested 13 suspects at Atimbo
and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar in Cross River State, while six others
were arrested at Idoro in Akwa Ibom State for their alleged involvement in
cybercrimes.
He said they were arrested in sting operations following
actionable intelligence linking them with alleged internet-related fraud.
Oyewale further listed items recovered from them to include
three exotic cars, 31 mobile phones, and five laptops.
He added that the suspects will be charged to court upon the
conclusion of investigations.
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