EFCC arrests 44 suspected internet fraudsters
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 44 individuals suspected of internet fraud in various locations across Enugu and Anambra.
Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, disclosed this information in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.
According to him, operatives arrested the suspects on September 28 and 29 following actionable intelligence linking the suspects to online criminal activities.
“Upon arrest, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects exploited social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, to deceive unsuspecting victims.
“Some suspects used fake identities to engage foreign nationals in romantic affairs with the intention of defrauding them, while others possessed fraudulent documents on their devices.
“Additionally, laptops and sophisticated mobile phones were recovered from the suspects,” said Mr Oyewale.
According to Mr Oyewale, they will face charges in court once investigations are concluded.
(NAN)
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