The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Makurdi, Benue State.
The arrest of the suspects was disclosed in a statement issued by the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, on Tuesday.
The arrested suspects included Samuel C., Uvande A., Joseph G., Ageva A., Emmanuel O., Ochiwu M., Dominic O, Ikpema S, Otse A. and Aondowase T.
Others were Audu-war L., Terver J., Dav J., Moses V., Abdullahi A., Agehson O., and Andoaver T.
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The EFCC spokesperson stated that the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at different locations within Makurdi, the Benue State capital, following actionable intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
Uwujaren noted that the items recovered from the suspects included mobile phones, laptops, and several incriminating documents.
He added that the suspects would be arraigned as soon as investigations were concluded.
