EFCC says 14 internet fraudsters nabbed in Benue hideout
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Operatives have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in Makurdi, Benue.
EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement in Abuja
According to him, the suspects include Solomon Oloche, Innocent Ochola, Aselo Wisdom, Simon Jeff, Innocent Raphael, Akula Kelvin, Emmanuel Okanche, Francis Chikodirie, Atoo Michael, Ochayi Nelson, Ngutor Paul, Michael Tyobe, Samuel Okanche, and Patience Tseaa.
He said they were arrested after a series of surveillance based on intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
“Items recovered from them include a Toyota Camry car, 14 iPhones, 11 Android phones, six laptop computers, different ATM cards, a flash drive, MTN router, Tus bike and several incriminating documents,” said the EFCC statement.
It added, “The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”
(NAN)
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