Crime
EFCC arrests 15 internet fraudsters, recovers 30 phones
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed the arrest of 15 internet fraudsters in Enugu.
The Commission in a statement indicated Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC arrested 15 suspected internet fraudsters in the Enugu metropolis, Enugu State on Friday after receiving credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related offences.
The EFCC identified the arrested fraudsters to include Casmir Ibebuogu Chizaram, Emegbusim Emmanuel Nnamdi, Chinedu Nworji, Nzube Micheal, Oranusi Chigozie Slyvester, Francis Mbaeri, Okoro Ugonna Prince, Stanley Amobi, Emegbusim Chukwuka, Nlemoha Kingsley, Ejiofor Franklin, Chidera Peter, Chidiebube Chukwula Peter, Innocent Chukwuka Peter and Micheal Eche.
Recoveries from the fraudsters
EFCC further disclosed that items recovered from them include 30 mobile phones, one international passport and four laptops.
The EFCC statement read:
EFCC Nigeria
@officialEFCC
EFCC Arrests 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 15 (Fifteen) suspected internet fraudsters in the Enugu metropolis, Enugu state.
They were arrested on Friday, October 20, 2023 following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related offences.
The suspects are; Casmir Ibebuogu Chizaram, Emegbusim Emmanuel Nnamdi, Chinedu Nworji, Nzube Micheal, Oranusi Chigozie Slyvester, Francis Mbaeri, Okoro Ugonna Prince, Stanley Amobi.
Others are; Emegbusim Chukwuka, Nlemoha Kingsley, Ejiofor Franklin, Chidera Peter, Chidiebube Chukwula Peter, Innocent Chukwuka Peter and Micheal Eche.
Items recovered from the first fifteen victims include; 30 mobile phones, one international passport and four laptops.
The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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