Operatives of the Lagos and Enugu Zonal Commands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, arrested 33 internet fraud suspects in separate sting operation. Seventeen of the suspects were arrested in Lagos while 16 others were apprehended at Enugu.
The 17 suspects arrested in Lagos are Adefila Ayobami Ezekiel, Anamene Somtochukwu, Nzeako Kosisochukwu Anthony, Afolabi Ayomide Henry, Olatona Ayodeji Ebenezer, Obioho Ikenna Raphael, Famolayo Femi Hammed, Mintah-Joshua Oluwafemi, Martins Victor Onuoha, Babatunde Haruna Oluwaseyi, Taiwo Bolaji Kehinde, Ibeakolam Goodluck, Onaolapo Iyanu Samuel, Jamiu Damilola Lawal, Adeyanju Fawaz, AdejideSamuel and Obioho Obinna.
They were arrested in an Estate around the Ikota axis of Lagos, following credible intelligence received by the Commission on the illegal activities of some individuals allegedly involved in computer fraud.
Upon their arrest, 6 exotic vehicles, laptops and mobile devices were recovered from them.
The 16 suspected fraudsters arrested in Enugu were apprehended at Premier Layout axis of Enugu.
The suspects are Ovu Chimezie, Junior Gentle Pepple, Nwoye Paul, Ezeoke Chimelue, Innocent Kenechukwu, Tochukwu Igbonekwu, Chigozie Oguanya,Nwachukwu Daniel and Charles Duru Chibuzor. Others are Anderson D. Ugochukwu , Chinedu Nwasu, Obiora Martin Ugonna, Nwabueze Chidindu, Nwabueze Samuel Nnaemeka, Okechukwu Collins.D and Nwabueze Benjamin Ikenna.
Preliminary investigation links them with suspected impersonation, possession of fraudulent documents and defrauding unsuspecting foreign nationals.
Items recovered from the suspects include one Lexus ES350 marked EPE113 HB , a Mercedes Benz E350 marked RSH 201 BP , another Mercedes Benz marked UWN 338 MP and one Toyota Camry marked JRV 944 KL; and several phones and laptops.
When contacted, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Wilson Uwujaren confirmed the develpoment, saying that the suspects will be prosecuted, once investigations are concluded.
