EFCC arrests nine internet fraudsters in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested nine suspects for internet fraud.
They were arrested in Wuye area of Abuja during an intelligence operation by the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Commission.
This was disclosed in an EFCC statement posted on Tuesday via X.
“Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja Zonal Directorate, have arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters,” the statement said.
“They were arrested on Monday, 29 July 2024, at Wuye axis of Abuja following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related fraud,” it added.
Items recovered from the fraudsters, the statement further said, include 19 phones, one car, four laptops and one iPad.”
The Commission said it would take legal action against the suspects. “The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” it said.
