EFCC Arrests Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Umuahia, Recovers Exotic Cars

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 arrested seven internet fraud suspects, ABNTV reports.

Among them is one Peter Ugochukwu, businessman who claims he deals on shoes and clothes, at Umuahia.

Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media & Publicity in a release obtained by ABN TV gave the names of other six suspects as George Izuchukwu, Okeke Desmond, Ekwonna Wisdom, Ejikeme Godspower, Nwachukwu Samuel and Justin Tochi.

According to the Commission, they were arrested in a sting operation at the Government College and Okwuta areas of Umuahia following verified intelligence on their alleged internet fraud-related activities.

Item recovered from them include four vehicles (RX 350 Lexus Jeep, Toyota Camry Muscle, EX 35 Lexus and Toyota Camry 2008 model), four laptops, and twelve mobile phones.

The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is completed.