Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 32 suspected internet fraudsters in simultaneous sting operations in Awka, Anambra State, and Enugu township, Enugu State.
EFCC’s Acting Director of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, in a statement, said the suspects are Stanley Okechukwu, Chukwudi Michael, Nnaife Onyedika, Nnamdi Christian, Pascal Akachukwu, Ekeme Christian Luke, Denis Chidozie, Ebuka Mmaduka, Ekene Excellent, Emmanuel Okochi Osita, Akunne Prince Ikenna, Igwe Nnaemeka Shedrack, Nonso Henry Ozo Ekwe, Ebuka Obike Boniface, Goodluck Ameachi Ifeanyi, Hillary Chiemele Chukwudizie, Chinedu Onwuegbusi Ignitus, Onuoha Ifeanyi Anthony, Bassey Nnolue Jason, Chinedu Nnolue Kingsley, Okpe Matthew, Emmanuel Abonyi, Igwenagu Kenechukwu Collins, Joachim Okpe, Kelechi Ibenyenwa, David Chiemerie, Kingsley Ngwu, Ndubuisi Anthony, Collins Chidubem, Innocent Chisom, Kalu Nnachi and Chukwuemeka Henry.
According to Oyewale, the suspects were arrested based on some credible intelligence on their suspected internet-related criminal activities. Items recovered from them are phones, laptops, and two cars: Lexus ES 350 and Lexus RX 330
They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.