31st August, 2022
Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation.
This is contained in a press release by Wilson Uwujaren, the Head, Media & Publicity, EFCC, on Wednesday.
The suspects: Bassey Sunday Junior, Samson Zachariah, Ogonyi Jeremiah, Sunday Martins, Austin Yayison, Wilson Chinaza, Emmanuel Adeyi, Samuel Mark, and Emmanuel Bassey, were arrested on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
According to the statement, the suspects were nabbed at the Voque Hotel in Mararaba, Abuja for alleged involvement in cybercrimes.
Meanwhile, thirteen phones, three laptops, and a Harman/Kardon music box were recovered from them.
They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.