Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Thursday, April 6, 2023, arrested 33 suspected Internet fraudsters in Owerri, Imo State.
According to the anti-graft agency, among those arrested were Chukwu Frank Chinonso, Nnaji Ifeanyi Christian, Ezeji Princewill Chimezie, Ogbonna Georgewill Ndubuisi, Onuoha Daniel Chimaobi, Ekwusa Gerald Idiakachi, Echefulachi Divine Echefulachi, Ike Simon Chisom, Ike Michael Chimezie, Dike Princewill Chinanu, Okorie Gabriel Chigoziie, Matthew Izu Ofoha, Osakwe Godswill Dickson, Nlemadim Godstime Izuchukwu, and Njoku Gerald Chukwuebuka,
Others were Ubeachu Cannan Ikedi, Duru Ebuka Emmanuel, Ajoko Nzubechi God’swill, Onyimadu Alozieuwa Franklin, Akubueze Uchechukwu Franklin, Manji Gotom Sabastine, Uwandu bright Ogochukwu, Ubah Kingsley Chidozie, Chibueze Nelson Kennedy, Okwute Johson Onyedikachi, Ebuka Wisdom Obioma, Obiechefu Nmesonma David, Nwoke Chibuzo Favour, Mensah Chisaraokwu Kelechi, Chigaemezu John Bright, Chikwado Christain Nmesoma, Nwoke Chukwuemeka, and Christopher.
The Commission said the arrest was made possible by actionable intelligence, and the suspects were taken into custody during a sting operation.
The EFCC operatives seized 43 mobile phones, 8 laptops, 1 POS, and four luxury cars from the suspects.
It added that once the investigation was concluded, the suspects would be arraigned..
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