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EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet  Fraudsters  In Cross River, Akwa Ibom

News Investigators/ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River and Akwa Ibom.

Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

According to him, 13 of them were arrested on Thursday, at Atimbo and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar in Cross River.

He said that six others were earlier arrested  on Wednesday,  at Idoro in Akwa Ibom over their alleged involvement in cybercrimes.

”They were all arrested in different sting operations, following actionable intelligence linking them with alleged internet-related fraud.

”Items recovered from them include: three exotic cars,  31 mobile phones and five laptops.

”The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” he said.

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