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EFCC arrests nine cybercriminals in Enugu

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EFCC arrests nine cybercriminals in Enugu

Nine suspected cybercrime criminals were arrested by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Friday.

They were arrested at Mexmemphis Properties and Apartments, Maryland District of Enugu State.

A statement by the spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects are: Precious Ibegbulem, Michael Odisha, Ebuka Kenneth, Akabuke Beluolisa, Chibueze Ezeagwu, Nnamdi Maduekwe, Kingsley Orazulike, Linda Chidera and Uche Nwosu.

It revealed that the suspects were arrested base on an intelligence report concerning their suspected criminal activities.

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Part of the statement read that “On the strength of the information, the EFCC raided the home of the suspects and arrested them.
“Items recovered from them include mobile phones, laptop computers, two Toyota Corolla vehicles with the registration number DM 722 YAB and LSR 468 FW, etc.

“The suspects will be charged to court when the investigation is concluded,” Uwujaren stated.

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