Metro
EFCC arrests 44 suspected internet fraudsters in Anambra, Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 44 suspected internet fraudsters in Anambra and Enugu States.
In a statement posted on its X handle on Saturday, the commission said the suspects were arrested at various locations in Enugu and Anambra States between September 28 and 29.
The statement read: “Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 44 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations of Enugu and Anambra States.
READ ALSO: EFCC arrests 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Rivers
“They were arrested in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, 2024 following actionable intelligence linking them to suspected online criminal activities.
“Items recovered from the suspects include laptops and sophisticated mobile phones.”
Join the conversation
Opinions
Support Ripples Nigeria, hold up solutions journalism
Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs.
As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake.
If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause.
Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development.