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EFCC nabs six suspected internet fraudsters in Kaduna

“The alleged fraudsters were arrested at Bafra Hotel, Alkali Road, Kaduna.’’

• April 21, 2024

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Saturday arrested six suspected internet fraudsters in the state.

The anti-graft agency disclosed this Sunday on its official X handle, along with a picture showing the suspects, and another showing the phones seized from them.

It read, “Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Saturday, April 21, 2024, arrested six suspected internet fraudsters in Kaduna State.

“The alleged fraudsters were arrested at Bafra Hotel, Alkali Road, Kaduna, following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet-related offences. Items recovered from them include six mobile phones and incriminating documents,” it added.

The EFCC in the statement stated that the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

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