Crime
EFCC arrests 23 internet fraudsters in Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed the arrest of 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu, Enugu State, southeast Nigeria.
EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement indicated that the suspects were arrested by the EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command, at Monark, Emene and Golf areas in Enugu State, after receiving actionable intelligence.
The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity identified the arrested suspected fraudsters to include Ugwuanyi Innocent Kasiemobi, Emmanuel Chukwu Agwu, Onyeama Christian Arinze, Hycienth Nnabuike Emmanuel, Chibueze Augustine Oluebube, Ogaraku Chidiebube Obinna, Chibueze Stanley Onyedikachi, Austus Jeffrey Chiemerem, Ikechi David Faithful, Okafor Collins Chika, Chimaobi Chukwu Joshua, Onuoha Miracle Oluebubu, Udo Ugochukwu Stanley, Igbo Christian Ikenna, Nweke Kingsley David, Obinna Stanley Obumneme, Okocha Elisha Ewah, Nweke Cosmas Chidera, Justice Anyaegbunam Mba, David Kingsley Nweke, Eze Henry Chiwetalu, Nweke Edwin Chidubem and Ikechi David.
The EFCC disclosed that items recovered from fraudsters include six exotic cars: One Mercedez Benz E350, one Lexus ES350, one Mercedes Benz CLE, one Toyota Camry, a Toyota Avalon and a black Mercedes Benz. Other items recovered include 43 mobile phones, 11 laptop computers and charms.
The Commission noted that the arrested suspects have made useful statements, adding that they would be charged to court on conclusion of investigations.
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