“They will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded,” he said.
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu.
Mr Uwujaren said they were arrested in a sting operation following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
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Corruption is rife in Nigeria in the public and private sectors.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said in a statement that Mr Akpobolokemi acquired the properties with proceeds of unlawful activity.
The appellate court found the respondents guilty of counts 1 and 2, and sentenced both to three years’ imprisonment each of the counts, with an option of N10 million fine on each count.
EFCC says it has arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu.
They pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it arrested a cleric, twin brothers and 25 others for internet fraud in Ilorin, Kwara.
Although the CBN has reversed its policy by directing banks to accept the old notes, many Nigerians still find it difficult to find cash.
