The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 28 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud in Akwa Ibom and Edo states.
The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, disclosed the arrests in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to Oyewale, the arrests took place on October 7 during a coordinated sting operation based on credible intelligence regarding the suspects’ fraudulent activities. In Akwa Ibom, 13 suspects were arrested in the Nwaniba area of Uyo, while 15 suspects were taken into custody in Benin City, Edo State.
Items seized from the suspects in Akwa Ibom included two Lexus 350 saloon cars, a Toyota Camry V6, a Toyota Corolla, six laptops, and 20 smartphones. In Benin, four luxury vehicles, laptops, and phones were recovered from the suspects.
The EFCC confirmed that the suspects will be charged to court following the conclusion of investigations.
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