The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its Enugu Zonal Command has arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters today, March 29.
In a statement, the anti-graft commission said that the suspects were arrested along the Monark, Emene and Golf axis of Enugu state, following actionable intelligence.
“The suspects include Ugwuanyi Innocent Kasiemobi, Emmanuel Chukwu Agwu, Onyeama Christian Arinze, Hycienth Nnabuike Emmanuel, Chibueze Augustine Oluebube, Ogaraku Chidiebube Obinna, Chibueze Stanley Onyedikachi, Austus Jeffrey Chiemerem, Ikechi David Faithful and Okafor Collins Chika.
“Others are Chimaobi Chukwu Joshua, Onuoha Miracle Oluebubu, Udo Ugochukwu Stanley, Igbo Christian Ikenna, Nweke Kingsley David, Obinna Stanley Obumneme, Okocha Elisha Ewah, Nweke Cosmas Chidera, Justice Anyaegbunam Mba, David Kingsley Nweke, Eze Henry Chiwetalu, Nweke Edwin Chidubem and Ikechi David,” the commission said.
The EFCC said six exotic cars, including one Mercedez Benz E350, one Lexus ES350, one Mercedes Benz CLE, one Toyota Camry, a Toyota Avalon and a black Mercedes Benz, were recovered from the suspects.
“Other items recovered are forty-three mobile phones, eleven computers laptops and charms.
“The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation,” the statement further read.
