EFCC Arrests 75 Internet Fraudsters In Imo State

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 75 suspected internet fraudsters in separate sting operations in Owerri, the capital of Imo.

Operatives from the Abuja Zonal Command of the commission arrested 46 of the “Yahoo boys” on Monday.

A statement by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren said they were picked up for alleged involvement in computer-related fraud.

The suspects are mainly students and job seekers between the ages of 18 to 31 years. They were apprehended after intelligence was received on their alleged nefarious activities

“Upon their arrest 6 cars, various phones and laptops of different makes were recovered,” Uwujaren noted. Similarly, 29 suspected fraudsters were apprehended at several hideouts in Nekede Road and Owerri Axis.

The commission indicted them for alleged fraudulent activities such as love scam on dating sites, impersonation, possession of fraudulent documents, picking and bitcoin scam.

The suspects are Samuel Patrick, Brima Edegba, Kingsley Williams, Audu Emeka, David Godson, Alex James, Prince Akachukwu Nkemjika, Chidi Eze, Kizito Emenyonu.

The rest: Wisdom Handsome Chibuenyim, Chibuike Mbonu, Christian Sorochi, Victory Oparanozie, Uche Alex, Kingsley Eke, Collins Williams and Charles Iwu.

Items recovered at the point of arrest were foreign currencies, Toyota Avalon, 2 Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla 2004 Model, Lexus ES 350, Mercedes ML 350.

Others were Lexus RS 350, and Toyota Venza. Others are fifty-eight phones (58) of different brands, eight laptops, one driver’s licence and six ATM Cards.

“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” Uwujaren added.