Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja, the federal capital.
The suspects whose ages range between 18 and 29 years, were arrested at Jabi, Abuja, in the early hours of Thursday, May 6, 2021, based on credible information about their alleged criminal activities.
Spokesperson for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, gave names of the suspects are Emmanuel Anyeba, Precious Samuel, Mujib Ariyo, Micheal Ogaba, Mathew Ibeh, Jamiu Ariyo, Precious Kalu and Isaac Sunday.
He said investigation indicated that the suspects operated an academy for training internet fraudsters from their hideout, and they would be charged to court on completion of investigation.
Items allegedly recovered from them include eight mobile phones.
