May 9, (THEWILL)- The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, said it has apprehended eight suspected internet fraudsters in Akwa Ibom.
Spokesperson of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, who disclosed this in a statement, said the suspects were arrested on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Osongama Extension following an actionable intelligence.
Oyewale listed the items recovered from the suspects to include seven laptops, 13 smartphones, two wrist watches and one router.
He added that the suspects would be charged in court as soon as investigations were concluded.
The statement reads: “Operatives of Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Thursday, May 2, 2024, arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters in an early morning sting operation at Osong Ama Extension in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
“They were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud. Â
“Items recovered from them include seven laptops, 13 smartphones, two wrist watches and one router.”
