Glory Ebomah
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have apprehended nine suspected internet fraudsters.
Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Wilson Uwujarren, said the suspects were arrested on Friday, September 16, 2022, at the Transekulu and Monarch areas of Enugu, Enugu State.
He listed the suspects as Chukwu Chidiebube Emmanuel, Ebuka Owoh Bonaventure, Stephen Obinna Chukwu, Victor Chimere Opuniju, Justice Ifeanyichukwu Anunobi, Ugwumba Eloka Charles, Okeke ifeanyi Victor, Nduka Ononiwu and Obasi Chisom.
According to him, investigations showed that the suspects used to impersonate foreigners to defraud their victims.
He added that the commission also recovered items like two vehicles, 26 mobile phones, and six laptops from the suspects.
Uwajeren said that the suspects would be charged as soon as investigations are concluded.