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EFCC Arrests 21 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Enugu

The commission said the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as its investigation is concluded.


File photo of EFCC operatives

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says operatives of its Enugu Zonal Command, on Monday, arrested twenty-one suspected internet fraudsters in the Emene and New Kenyata axis of Enugu.

The commission disclosed the arrest in a statement on Monday.

The anti-graft commission listed the suspects as Kenneth Arinze Godfrey, Anichukwu Emmanuel Aku, Michael Israel Chukwuemeka, Anichukwu Obinna Christian Eze Chigozie Collins, Ije Samuel Chinenye, Ngwu Peter Damian, Johnson Wisdom Kelechi, Jude Leo Nelson, Tochukwu Ononuju Nelson, David Chinecherem Ezeagu and Okonkwo Kingsley Obinna.

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Others are Chukwu John Chibuzor, Ogbonna Okechukwu Precious, Benedict Oluebubu Akarekwe, Akarekwe Michael chidera, Chinedu Amuka, Chukwunonso Emmanuel Oji, Chukwunonso Mmaduabuchi Obodo, Asogwa Christopher Ejiofor and Nnadi Chukwuemeka Leonard.

They were arrested following actionable intelligence, according to the EFCC.

Items recovered from them include 32 mobile phones, two laptops, one iPad, and five luxury cars.

The Commission said the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as its investigation is concluded.