EFCC arrests 17 suspected Internet fraudsters in Uyo

Etim Ekimah

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Monday, 14 April 2025, disclosed the suspects as Osita Emmanuel, 25; Saint Johnson, 20; Peter Lucky, 26; Samuel Asuquo, 28; Raphael James, 29; Chimobi Moses, 29; Edara Ubong, 21, and Nchekwube Paul, 23 years.

Others are Happiness Anietie Michael, 23; Christopher Edet, 32; Amadi Justice, 27; Patrick Ahiakwo, 30; Sunday Umoh, 24; Michael Ekerette Sunday, 25; Kennedy Etim Okokon, 29; Igwe Greg, 30, and Goodnews Ita, 23 years.

They were arrested on April 11 and 14, 2025, in an intelligence-driven sting operation in Use-Offot Nwaniba, Urua Ekpa, Ring Road 3, Ikot Ekpene Road, Calabar Itu Road, and the Mechanic Village areas of the state capital.

Items recovered from them included 26 smartphones, three laptop computers, a white Lexus IS 250 with registration number ABJ-739AV, a metallic grey-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration number KTE-687EP, a black Lexus 350 with registration number BWR-36LN, and a black GLE with Registration number FST-863JS. They would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.