Metro
Alleged scam kingpin flees as EFCC arrests 37 suspected fraudsters
Published By
Paul Dada
Date
20th September, 2025
Quick Read
The agency said in a post on its Facebook page that the suspects were arrested on Friday over their alleged involvement in internet and cryptocurrency fraud.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says a scam kingpin escaped as its operatives arrested
37 suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State and Owerri in Imo State.
The agency said in a post on its Facebook page that the suspects were arrested on Friday over their alleged involvement in internet and cryptocurrency fraud.
The post read: “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate, have arrested thirty-seven (37) suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State and Owerri in Imo States.
“They were arrested on Friday, September 19, 2025 for their alleged involvement in internet and cryptocurrency fraud following credible intelligence about their activities.
“Specifically, the fraudsters were apprehended while operating different brands of internet- enabled devices in defrauding their victims.
“Suspected kingpin of the fraudsters, Robert Ebuka Chukwuedo on Commissioner Street, Warri, took to his heels to evade arrest.
“However, some of his accomplices were arrested in his mansion. They were all allegedly involved in cryptocurrency scam, money laundering and other internet-related crimes.
“Items recovered from them include different brands of exotic cars, smartphones, laptops and fetish items.
“The suspects will be charged to court.”
Tags:
efcc
Comments