Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 36 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud across various locations in Onitsha, Anambra State. The arrests were made on October 11, 2024, following intelligence reports linking the suspects to online criminal activities.
In a statement shared by the EFCC on Thursday via X (formerly Twitter), it was revealed that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects impersonated foreign nationals on social media platforms to defraud unsuspecting victims.
During the operation, EFCC agents recovered several valuable items, including eight luxury vehicles, high-end mobile phones, and laptops believed to have been used in the fraudulent activities.
The EFCC stated that the suspects will be charged to court once investigations are concluded, emphasizing their ongoing efforts to tackle cybercrime in the region.
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