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EFCC raids Borno hotel, arrests four suspected internet fraudsters

The EFCC spokesperson said the arrest was made after intelligence on the suspects’ criminal activities.

• February 14, 2024
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said it arrested four suspected internet fraudsters in Maiduguri, Borno State. 

This is contained in a statement by the EFCC Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Tuesday in Maiduguri.

He said operatives of the commission arrested the suspects at the former Trafalgar Hotel, Bolori area of Maiduguri, following actionable intelligence on their criminal activities.

Mr Oyewale said the operatives recovered four smartphones, three HP laptops and power banks from the suspects. 

He said the suspects would soon be charged to court. (NAN)

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