The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Tuesday.
The suspects are Joseph Boniface, Emmaneul Okwara, Elijah Iwebie, Moses Hassan, Abdulrahman Lawal, Azu Chidubem Eugene, Abdullahi Adebola, and Elijah Simon, according to the EFCC.
Terfa Lincoln, David Kome, Chukwudah Martinez, Adie Matthew, Canice Agabi, Abbas Aminu, Damilare James, and Christopher Simon are among the others.
Mohammed Abdulhamid, Ifeanyi Bosah, Ayuba Aminu, Godwin Terkura, and Victor Ademola have also been arrested.
The suspects were apprehended in the Abuja suburbs of Lugbe and Kubwa, according to the anti-graft agency, following actionable intelligence on their alleged internet-related fraud activities.
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ore than 25 high-end mobile phones, three laptop computers, and Mercedes-Benz CLA250 and C300 cars were recovered from the suspects after their arrest.
According to the EFCC, suspects will be charged in court as soon as the investigations are completed.