Operatives of the Economoc and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 75 suspected internet fraudsters in separate sting operations in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
A total of 46 suspects were arrested on Monday by the Abuja Zonal Command of the anti graft agency for alleged involvement in computer-related fraud at different locations in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
The suspects who are mainly students and job seekers between the ages of 18 to 31 years were apprehended after superior intelligence was received on the nefarious activities of the young men.
Six cars, various phones and laptops of different makes were recovered from them.
Similarly, Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Commission had on Friday, 25th March, 2022 arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters, at several hideouts in Nekede Road and Owerri Axis of Imo State where incriminating items were found on 17 of the suspects.
They were all arrested based on verified intelligence reports linking them with alleged fraudulent activities ranging from love scam on numerous dating sites, impersonation, and possession of fraudulent documents, picker and bitcoin scam.
The suspects include Samuel Patrick, Brima Edegba, Kingsley Williams, Audu Emeka, David Godson, Alex James, Prince Akachukwu Nkemjika, Chidi Eze, Kizito Emenyonu, Wisdom Handsome Chibuenyim, Chibuike Mbonu, Christian Sorochi, Victory Oparanozie, Uche Alex, Kingsley Eke, Collins Williams and Charles Iwu.
Items recovered from them at the point of arrest, include foreign currencies, Toyota Avalon, two Toyota Camry cars, Toyota Corolla 2004 Model, Lexus ES 350, Mercedes ML 350, Lexus RS 350, and Toyota Venza.
Others are fifty-eight phones (58) of different brands, eight laptops, one driver’s licence and six ATM Cards
