Internet fraud: EFCC grabs 13 suspects in Abuja

Thirteen suspects have been arrested for alleged involvement in internet fraud by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in Abuja.

The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Zonal Command of EFCC in Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the anti-graft agency said in a statement on Tuesday.

The suspects, 12 males and one female, according to the statement, were arrested following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet-related offences.

Items recovered from them include 12 phones and laptops.

The anti-graft agency said the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.