EFCC Arrests 19 Akwa Ibom University Students For Internet Fraud (Photo)

 

At least 19 students of Akwa Ibom State University have been arrested for internet-related offences.

 

This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday on its website, noting that the suspects were apprehended on Friday, April 28, 2023.

 

The commission added that the undergraduate students were arrested at their private hostels – Obong Abasi Lodge and Mfon Obong Lodge -located at Ikot Akpadem in Mkpat-Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state.

 

“Their arrest followed several months of surveillance on their suspected involvement in romance scam, fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions and impersonation. They will be charged to court as soon as Investigations are concluded,” the commission said.

 

Items recovered from them include several laptops and mobile phones.