By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
Two undergraduates, three are online cloth vendors, one forex trader and a film director were among 18 suspects arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over alleged involvement in internet fraud in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the anti-graft agency said the suspects were arrested on Thursday March 20, 2025 in a coordinated sting operation at different locations across the Akwa Ibom State capital.
He listed items recovered from the suspects to include include 21 mobile phones, six laptops, one international passport and three luxury cars.
The Statement read “Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
“They were arrested on Thursday March 20, 2025 in a coordinated sting operation at different locations across Uyo.
” While five were arrested at Shelter Afrique, others were arrested at Ifa, off Oron Road, both in Uyo.
“Two of the arrested suspects are undergraduates, three are online cloth vendors, one forex trader and another one film director
“Items covered from them include 21 mobile phones, six laptops, one international passport and three luxury cars
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
