Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters.
This was contained in a statement signed by the commission’s spokesperson, Mr Wilson Uwujaren and made available to newsmen on Friday.
The statement said the suspects were nabbed in the early hours of Thursday, July 28, 2022, in a sting operation at various locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
They were identified as: Austin Fama, Victor Lucky, Victor Apugo, Emeka Chukwu, Tariesi Ego, Best Okon Akpan, Kenneth Ekeke, Divine Umoh, Abasii Bianuake, Life Attai, Daniel Assor, Orji Michael Kelechi and John Amadi.
Cars, mobile phones of different brands, ATM cards and laptop computers were items recovered from the suspects.
”They will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded,” the statement added.
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