EFCC Arrests 11 Suspects For Internet Fraud In Uyo

Eleven suspected fraudsters have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

He said the suspects, made up of nine males and two females, were intercepted and arrested along Ikpa Road in a fleet of cars following credible intelligence on their suspected fraudulent internet activities, lavish lifestyles and naira spraying at events in the Uyo metropolis.

According to the statement: “Cars recovered from them include a Toyota Land Crusader Prado with registration number ABC 553 LD Abuja; a Toyota Camry LE with registration number KKN 48 AE Akwa Ibom; two Honda Accord, with registration numbers LSR 754 AQ Lagos and LSR 475 FN Lagos, respectively; a Toyota saloon with registration number RBC 1898J Abuja; and a Lexus 300 saloon with registration number JJJ423 JK Lagos.''

Other items recovered from them include 15 smartphones and 10 bundles of N200 notes.

He said the suspects would be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.