Cybercrime: EFCC Arrest 30 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Enugu, Recover Laptops, Cars
January 31, 2021
The Enugu Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 30 suspects for various internet-related offences in Enugu State. In a statement by the EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren, the Commission revealed that the suspects were arrested at Thinkers Corner Extension in Enugu on Thursday.
He stated that the arrests were made following an actionable intelligence obtained by the Commission on their alleged criminal activities which targeted mostly foreigners.
The suspects are, Raphael Chidiebere, Dr. Onyechiefuna Victor, Oliobi Chukwujekwu, Alozie Ikenna, Lakeru John, Chijioke Onyedika, Chikwube Nwadinobi, Eze Chukwuebuka, Nwafor Ifeanyi, Chidobelu Chidera, Ozonwu Nnamdi, Joseph Emmanuel, Chukwunonyelu Chizoba Eze and Imachukwu Ogonna.
Others are Okwesi Kizito, Onuorah Emmanuel, Promise Okpowasili, Ezeanu Ugochukwu, Ogbonna Emenike, Ibeka Nzeribe, Nike Stanley Onyekachi, Chukwubuikem, Odono Charles Chimdindu, Onyechefuna Franklin, Onyechefuna Samuel, Iluka Fernando Chike, Udemefuna Daniel, Chiedu Chike Kingsley, Ezema Ikenna and Chuka Okoye.
Various exotic vehicles including a brand new Lexus ES 350 with no registration number, Black Toyota 2.4 with registration number ENU-598-SU, Black Mercedes Benz ML 350 jeep with registration number ABJ-275-DB, Black Lexus ES 330 with registration number UWN-901-MP, Black Lexus ES 350 with registration number JJJ-900-GK were recovered from the suspects.
Other items recovered from the suspects include various mobile phones and laptop computers.
He stated that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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