EFCC arrests 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

According to the Commission, @officialEFCC the suspected cybercriminals were arrested at different locations within Akwa Ibom State.

The Commission narrated that while five of the suspects were arrested at ‘Laundering Lounge’, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo, on Monday May 6, 2024, sixteen others were arrested on Tuesday May 7, 2024, at Church Road, off Calabar Itu Road, Uyo.

Items recovered from them include, two luxurious cars, nine laptops, 28 smart phones and two wrist watches.

They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, EFCC said.