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EFCC nabs 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu

The anti-graft agency listed items recovered from the suspects to include “two exotic cars, 26 mobile phones and four personal computers.”

• May 30, 2023
EFCC operatives
EFCC operatives

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Enugu.

Its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

The suspects, according to him were Okechukwu Onah, Ezuma Nnaemezie, Onodugo Oji, Ojioche Nzesinachi, Okii Emmanuel, Ojioche Collins, Usulor Reuben, Thaddeus Jude, Okoloeze Emmanuel, Ani Chinaza, Ani Daniel, and Amos Ozoemena

“Others are Ani Nnamdi, Thomas Ekene, Ani Charles, Ezike Chinecherem and Nwose Peter.

“Items recovered from them include two exotic cars, 26 mobile phones and four personal computers.

“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded,” he said.

(NAN)

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