Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Jere and Maiduguri Local Government areas of Borno State.
According to an EFCC statement, the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, April 12.
The suspects were identified as Olatunji Sherif, Bright Felix, Jude Linus Magaji, Jonah Jondi, Ojobaro Abdullahi and Jerry Zizighi.
Others are Micah Joseph, Mari Ayuba, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Adam Abiodun and Victor Chinonso Okolieaboh.
The commission said that they were arrested in a sting operation following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
“Items recovered at their residence included one Mercedes Benz GLK 350, a Toyota Corolla saloon car, smartphones, MTN 4G Wi-Fi, and power banks.
“The suspects will be charged to court,” the commission said.