The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 32 suspected internet fraudsters in simultaneous sting operations in Awka, Anambra State and Enugu township, Enugu State.
The suspects include Stanley Okechukwu, Chukwudi Michael, Nnaife Onyedika, Nnamdi Christian, Pascal Akachukwu, Ekeme Luke, Denis Chidozie and Ebuka Mmaduka.
Others include Ekene Excellent, Emmanuel Osita, Akunne Ikenna, Igwe Shedrack, Nonso Ekwe, Ebuka Boniface, Goodluck Ifeanyi, Hillary Chukwudizie, Chinedu Ignitus and Onuoha Anthony.
Also arrested were Bassey Jason, Chinedu Kingsley, Okpe Matthew, Emmanuel Abonyi, Igwenagu Collins, Joachim Okpe, Kelechi Ibenyenwa, David Chiemerie, Kingsley Ngwu, Ndubuisi Anthony, Collins Chidubem, Innocent Chisom, Kalu Nnachi and Chukwuemeka Henry.
The commission said the suspects were arrested based on some credible intelligence on their suspected internet-related criminal activities.
Items recovered from the suspects according to EFCC include phones, laptops and two cars: Lexus ES 350 and Lexus RX 330.
The commission said they would be charged to court as soon as investigations were e concluded.
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