Photo: The suspects arrested in Abuja today
EFCC arrests 21 internet fraud suspects in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja.
The commission in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, said the suspects were nabbed in various locations of Lugbe and Kubwa suburbs of nation’s capital.
According to the anti-graft agency, the operation was carried out following the actionable intelligence it gathered on their alleged activities.
“More than 25 high-end mobile phones, 3 laptops and Mercedes Benz CLA250 and C300 cars were recovered from the suspects.
“They will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded,” the statement said.
It listed the suspects’ names as: Joseph Boniface, Emmaneul Okwara, Elijah Iwebie, Moses Hassan, Abdulrahman Lawal, Azu Chidubem Eugene, Abdullahi Adebola and Elijah Simon.
Others are Terfa Lincoln, David Kome, Chukwudah Martinez, Adie Matthew, Canice Agabi, Abbas Aminu, Damilare James and Christopher Simon.
Also arrested were Mohammed Abdulhamid, Ifeanyi Bosah, Ayuba Aminu, Godwin Terkura and Victor Ademola.
