Crime
Identity fraudsters arrested, dozens of phones, laptops recovered
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters.
They were arrested on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Transekulu and Monarch areas of Enugu, Enugu State.
The suspects are: Chukwu Chidiebube Emmanuel, Ebuka Owoh Bonaventure, Stephen Obinna Chukwu, Victor Chimere Opuniju, Justice Ifeanyichukwu Anunobi, Ugwumba Eloka Charles, Okeke ifeanyi Victor, Nduka Ononiwu and Obasi Chisom.
Investigations showed that the suspects always impersonate foreigners to defraud their victims.
Items recovered from them include two vehicles, 26 mobile phones and six laptops.
The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
-
Latest1 week agoLagos NURTW organising secretary Toba Ajiboye dies after gunmen attack
-
Business5 days agoCBN targets $12bn annual Diaspora inflows to boost FX liquidity
-
Business1 week agoNCC unveils cost-sharing framework to boost broadband rollout, end repeated road excavations
-
Business5 days agoSEC launches nationwide campaign to help investors recover unclaimed dividends
-
Latest1 week agoAPC unveils Lagos Assembly candidates, leaves out 12 incumbent lawmakers
-
Business3 days agoNigerian AI researcher champions ethical artificial intelligence at COPA AI 2026 summit in Wales
-
Latest7 days agoOyo APC berates Makinde over call for UN probe into Oriire school rescue
-
Business5 days agoCBN launches real-time FX tracker for BDCs, tightens oversight of FX market