13 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested In Abuja

Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have arrested 13 persons for alleged Internet fraud.

The suspects are Daniel Nwafor, Yusuf Abdulwaheed, Yusuf Adekunle, Ejiga Samuel, Umar Farouk Mohammed, and Emmanuel Simon. Others include Habeeb Ikojo, Osondu Stanley, Ibrahim Oyelade, Taiwo Samuel, Churchill Onodu, Jamiu Abdulkareem and Ogbede Y. Oguchi.

They were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at different locations in Dawaki and Dutse areas of Abuja, following credible intelligence on their alleged fraudulent activities.

Items recovered from suspects include two cars (a Toyota Camry and Mercedes C300), 32 smartphones and 3 laptops.

The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.