The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested of 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Owerri, Imo State.
This was confirmed by the Enugu Zonal Command
of the EFCC, on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
The suspects are Chukwu Frank Chinonso, Nnaji
Ifeanyi Christian, Ezeji Princewill Chimezie, Ogbonna Georgewill Ndubuisi,
Onuoha Daniel Chimaobi, Ekwusa Gerald Idiakachi, Echefulachi Divine Echefulachi,
Ike Simon Chisom, Ike Michael Chimezie, Dike Princewill Chinanu , Okorie
Gabriel Chigoziie, Matthew Izu Ofoha, Osakwe Godswill, Dickson, Nlemadim
Godstime Izuchukwu and Njoku Gerald Chukwuebuka.
Other are Ubeachu Cannan Ikedi, Duru Ebuka
Emmanuel, Ajoko Nzubechi God’swill, Onyimadu Alozieuwa Franklin, Akubueze
Uchechukwu Franklin, Manji Gotom Sabastine, Uwandu bright Ogochukwu, Ubah
Kingsley Chidozie, Chibueze Nelson Kennedy, Okwute Johson Onyedikachi, Ebuka
Wisdom Obioma, Obiechefu Nmesonma David, Nwoke chibuzo Favour, Mensah
Chisaraokwu Kelechi, Chigaemezu John Bright, Chikwado Christain Nmesoma, Nwoke
Chukwuemeka and Christopher.
The suspects were arrested in a sting
operation following actionable intelligence. Items recovered from them include
43 mobile phones, 8 laptops, 1 POS, and four luxury cars.
The arrested suspects will be charged to
court as soon as the investigation is concluded. Uwujaren emphasized the EFCC's
commitment to combating cybercrime in the country.
"The EFCC will not relent in its efforts
to rid the country of economic and financial crimes," Uwujaren stated.
"We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that perpetrators of
cybercrime are brought to justice."
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