Crime
EFCC arrests five suspected internet fraudsters in Makurdi
Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected internet fraudsters in the Makurdi metropolis, Benue State.
According to a statement by the commission,
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they were arrested on Thursday, following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related offences. The suspects were identified as Stanley Tochukwu, Desmond Tochukwu, Dennis Emeka, George Ebuka and Arinze Odo.

Items recovered from the suspects
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Items recovered from the suspects include phones, power bank, ATM cards and some cash.
They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, the commission said.
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