EFCC sting operation in Rivers yields 43 suspected internet fraudsters
Quick Read
According to the statement, they were arrested for alleged internet fraud following actionable intelligence surveillance on their suspected involvement in computer-related offences. EFCC list items recovered from the suspects to include different brands of mobile phones, laptops, international passports and Automated Teller Machine, ATM cards of different banks, five vehicles, two motorcycles and a Point of Sale, POS, machine.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested 43 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at Rumuekeni and Iwofe axes of Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State.
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the EFCC.
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC said in a statement that the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, 2 October.
According to the statement, they were arrested for alleged internet fraud following actionable intelligence surveillance on their suspected involvement in computer-related offences.
EFCC list items recovered from the suspects to include different brands of mobile phones, laptops, international passports and Automated Teller Machine, ATM cards of different banks, five vehicles, two motorcycles and a Point of Sale, POS, machine.
The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
Comments