Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu.
The suspects were arrested on Thursday at Thinker’s Corner, Obosi Street and Owerri Street, Enugu, following intelligence reports on their alleged involvement in cybercrimes and related activities.
They include Chima Eze Nelson, Prince Obinna Ambrose, Collins Chinagolum Edu, Chukwuebuka Ezenwagu Sunday, Ebuka Kingsley Emmanuel, Tochukwu Ozor Emmanuel, Chimaobi Franklyn Kenneth, Precious Ejeore Gift, Nicholas Onyebuilo Chinagorom, Daniel Okeke Okechukwu, Bright Ugochukwu, Chidora Hillary Iyida, Mbanusa Newton Izuchukwu, Chimezie Oforji Theophilus, Okechukwu Chiagozie Chukwuebuka, Maduka Somtoo Kingsley, Charles Obaji Imoke, Obiora Emmanuel, Chinwuko Emmanuel Chiadikaobi, Chibuike Nnaji John Paul, Emeka Iyi Eric, Urama Tobias Ekene, Ozor Kenneth Chigozie, Benneth Kamah and Eze Ubaka Emmanuel.
Others are: Nweke Kenechukwu , Evans Ani Uchechukwu, Onele Christian Sunday, Obinna Uzoigwe Henry, Uchechukwu Davis, Tony Kasiemobi Ugwu, Ogundele Olabanji, Kelvin Ugwu Izunna, Valentine Ugwuodo Arinze, Ugwuode Donald Nnamdi and Chigozie Chukwu John.
Items recovered from the suspects are mobiles phones, laptops, a Mercedes Benz marked ABJ-201-GL, Lexus 330 marked JRV-238-AE, Lexus ES350 marked ENU-269-GY, Toyota Corolla marked ENU-381-HU, Toyota Camry marked KTU-720-HL, Toyota Rav4 marked ABJ-776-LP and a Mercedes Benz E350.
When contacted by Theideal last night, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the development. He also told our correspondent that the suspects will be charged to court, once investigations are concluded.
