EFCC Apprehends 8 Internet Fraud Suspects In Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja Zonal Command, on Thursday, arrested eight suspected Internet fraudsters.

According to a statement by the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, the suspects were arrested in Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja and Mararaba in neighbouring Nasarawa State.

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The suspects are David Oche Igoche, Innocent Adikwu, Anderson Oshiomegie Edemode and Chinonso P. Peter. Others include Emmanuel Smart, Favour Anucha, Adegbayi Tunde and Desmond Esosa.

EFCC Apprehends 8 Internet Fraud Suspects In Abuja

They were arrested following actionable intelligence received by the Commission.

Over five mobile phones, two laptops and two Internet-linking devices were recovered from them.

The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

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