EFCC ARREST 13 SUSPECTED INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters in the Akwa Ibom State capital, Uyo.

EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, disclosed in a statement that the suspects were arrested at different locations within Uyo, including Campgee Hotel where 7 of the suspects were picked up.

Oyewale said 5 other suspects were arrested along Mission Road, off Ring Road 3, while the remaining one suspect was picked up at a different location.

He said exhibits recovered from the suspects include 2 exotic cars, 5 laptops, and 14 smartphones, adding that they would be charged to court on completion of investigations.