EFCC nabs four Chinese nationals, 101 others for internet fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 105 suspects, including four Chinese nationals, in a business apartment in the Gudu axis of Abuja over alleged internet fraud.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said in a statement on Friday that they were arrested in a sting operation by the commission’s operatives.
Mr Oyewale said the arrest was part of the anti-graft agency’s ongoing efforts to clean the nation of internet fraud and other acts of corruption.
He said the suspects, comprising 38 females and 67 males, were arrested on Thursday.
The EFCC spokesman said the suspects were involved in an alleged hotel review job scam that targeted victims and hotels in Europe and other parts of the world.
He said that the suspects would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
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