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18 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested in Abuja, 3 in Niger

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on March 25, arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters at a hideout in Gwarimpa and Dawaki Extension, Abuja.

 

The arrest was sequel to credible intelligence obtained by the Commission on their alleged criminal activities, spokesperson for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, said in a statement in Monday.

Abubakar Haruna, Nuhu Alfa Katuna and Mohammed Adamu.

 

He gave names of the suspects as Akpotegho Profit, 20; Aseimo Prince, 21; Ekhaguere Favour,19; Ekhaguere Esewi , 25; Kelvin Ekhaguere, 25; Temola Adex,25; Ezuzu Happiness, 21and Ekhiyokwo Emmanuel, 25.

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Others are: Mena Ejife Emmanuel, 25; Clement Ifietekhai, 29; Babatunde Ilori, 35; Ejoor Joseph, 22; Okunuwe Frank Durkio, 22; Agbaga Kelvin, 22; Ajayi Kehinde David, 25; Akinwale Taiwo, 30; Joseph Henry Junior, 25 and Agbaje Opeyemi, 31.

 

Items recovered from the suspects include six exotic cars, twenty six mobile phones, eleven laptop computers, Flash and Hardrive, three International passports, and six hand bags.

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In a related development, Uwujaren said three suspected internet fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Commission on Friday March 26, in Niger State. The suspects are Abubakar Haruna, Nuhu Alfa Katuna and Mohammed Adamu.

Items recovered from them include mobile phones and SIM cards

Uwujaren assured that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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