The arrested suspects
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Jere and Maiduguri Local Government Areas of Borno.
The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.
Mr. Uwujaren said the suspects, who were arrested on Wednesday included Olatunji Sherif, Bright Felix, Jude Magaji, Jonah Jondi, Ojobaro Abdullahi, Jerry Zizighi and Micah Joseph.
Others are: Mari Ayuba, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Adam Abiodun and Victor Chinonso Okolieaboh.
Uwujaren said they were arrested in a sting operation following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
Items recovered at their residence according to the EFCC spokesman, included one Mercedes Benz GLK 350, a Toyota Corolla saloon car, smartphones, MTN 4G Wi-Fi and power banks.
He however, said the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.
