Operatives from the Uyo zonal command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended eleven individuals suspected of internet fraud in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests in a statement released on Monday in Abuja.
The suspects, including nine men and two women, were detained along Ikpa Road while traveling in a convoy of vehicles.
The arrests were made based on reliable intelligence about their involvement in internet fraud, their extravagant lifestyles, and their distribution of naira at events in the Uyo area.
“Cars recovered from them include a Toyota Land Crusader Prado with Registration number: ABC 553 LD Abuja; and a Toyota Camry LE with registration number: KKN 48 AE Akwa Ibom.
“Others are two Honda Accord cars with registration number: LSR 754 AQ Lagos and LSR 475 FN Lagos, respectively.
“Also, a Toyota saloon registration number: RBC 1898J Abuja and a Lexus 300 saloon car with registration number: JJJ423 JK Lagos,” he said.
According to him, other items recovered from them include fifteen smartphones and ten bundles of N200 notes.
Oyewale said that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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