EFCC arrests 23 for internet frauds in Enugu
EFCC says it has arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu.
Its spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, stated in Abuja on Wednesday that the suspects were arrested around Monark, Emene and Golf Course axis of Enugu.
“The suspects are Ugwuanyi Kasiemobi, Emmanuel Agwu, Onyeama Arinze, Hycienth Emmanuel, Chibueze Oluebube, Ogaraku Obinna, Chibueze Onyedikachi, Austus Chiemerem, Ikechi Faithful and Okafor Chika,” stated the EFCC spokesman. “Others are Chimaobi Joshua, Onuoha Oluebubu, Udo Stanley, Igbo Ikenna, Nweke David, Obinna Obumneme, Okocha Ewah, Nweke Chidera, Justice Mba, David Nweke, Eze Chiwetalu, Nweke Chidubem and Ikechi David.”
He stated that items seized from them included one Mercedes Benz E350, one Lexus ES350, one Mercedes Benz CLE, one Toyota Camry, a Toyota Avalon and a black Mercedes Benz.
Mr Uwujaren added that other items seized from the suspects who had made useful statements to the EFCC were 43 mobile phones, 11 laptops, and charms.
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