EFCC arrests 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives have arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu.

The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

He said the suspects were arrested in a sting operation by the commission’s operatives.

The spokesman listed the suspects as Nwosu Paul, Onuji Samson, Eze Chukwudi, Stanley Okoroafor, Michael Nnamchi, Henry Ozonwanji, Victor Ozonwanji, Victor Ibik, Anthony Ugwu, Ndubuisi Amala, Eneje Chisom, Henry Chukwu, and Emanuel Abah.

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Others are – Abumchukwu Dominic, Agafe Victor, Victor Abah, Jide Favour, Samson Onyedika, Joshua Uchechukwu, Izuchukwu Paul and Samuel Chizitiere

“Items recovered from them include five exotic cars, 32 mobile phones, and seven personal computers.

“The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court soon,” Uwujaren added.

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