Fifteen people have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Makurdi, Benue State, on suspicion of committing online fraud.
According to a statement on Tuesday via X, the arrests were made by operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate at Abu King Shuluwe Street, Akpehe, following actionable intelligence on their alleged fraudulent activities.
The EFCC added that various items were seized during the operation, including two cars, five laptops, and 17 mobile phones.
The agency stated, “The suspects were arrested at Abu King Shuluwe Street, Akpehe, Makurdi metropolis, based on actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud.
“Items recovered from them include two cars, five laptop computers, and 17 mobile phones, among others. The suspects would be charged in court as soon as their investigations are concluded.”
Residents of Adelabu Close, off Azikiwe Road in Umuahia, Abia State have begged the State…
Some Traders from the A-Line section of Ariaria International Market in Aba, Abia State staged…
Four suspected members of a syndicate that specialized in impersonation, job racketeering, and forgery have…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a state visit to France, following…
President Tinubu congratulates the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited on the refinery's successful revitalization in…
House of Reps has urged the FG to provide scientific, verifiable data on the housing…