The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on Wednesday November 20, 2024, arrested thirty five (35) suspected internet fraudsters comprising thirty-four male suspects and one female
They were arrested in an early morning sting operation in Aba, Abia State.
The arrested suspects are: Emmanuel James, Ukaomo Jefferson, Felix Onyema, Daniel Chimaobi, Chukwuemeka John, Prince Ogbonna, Charles Daniel, Emmanuel Igboanugo, Eric Uke, Emmanuel Ogechukwu, Chibuike Prosper, Obi Victor, Emmanuel Onwuchekwa, Price Kingsley, Uchechi Awo, Chinonso Callistus, Edward Wisdom, Ejiogu Justice, Precious Edward, Moses Meshael and Kalu Victor.
Others are: Ujoatu Goodluck, Ikeh Sochima, Obinna Prosper, Onyekachi Christian, Christopher Chris, Precious Smart, Clinton Ifeanyi, Daniel Obuzoma, Chukwuebuka Promise, Cjay Ekeamaka, Ejiogu Price, David Favour, Okechukwu Emmanuel and Nwigwe Joy.
Items recovered from them include: 48 sophisticated mobile phones, nine laptops, three exotic cars as well as a wristwatch and international passport.