By Akinnusimi Omosewa
Thirty-five suspected internet fraudsters were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abia State. This was disclosed in a tweet shared on X.com on Wednesday.
The suspects, comprising 34 males and 1 female, were apprehended during an early morning sting operation.
Some of the items recovered from the suspects included 48 expensive mobile phones, 9 laptops, 3 cars, a wristwatch, and an international passport.
The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC briefed the public on how the operation was successfully carried out on 20 November 2024.
The arrested suspects were identified as Emmanuel James, Ukaomo Jefferson, Felix Onyema, Daniel Chimaobi, Chukwuemeka John, Prince Ogbonna, Charles Daniel, Emmanuel Igboanugo, Eric Uke, Emmanuel Ogechukwu, Chibuike Prosper, Obi Victor, Emmanuel Onwuchekwa, Prince Kingsley, Uchechi Awo, Chinonso Callistus, Edward Wisdom, Ejiogu Justice, Precious Edward, Moses Meshael, Kalu Victor, Ujoatu Goodluck, Ikeh Sochima, Obinna Prosper, Onyekachi Christian, Christopher Chris, Precious Smart, Clinton Ifeanyi, Daniel Obuzoma, Chukwuebuka Promise, Cjay Ekeamaka, Ejiogu Price, David Favour, Okechukwu Emmanuel, and Nwigwe Joy.