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Rivers: 13 Suspected internet fraudsters smashed

Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters.

 

EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement on Thursday said they were nabbed in the early hours of Thursday, July 28, 2022, in a sting operation at various locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

 

The Thirteen (13) suspects are: Austin Fama, Victor Lucky, Victor Apugo, Emeka Chukwu, Tariesi Ego, Best Okon Akpan, Kenneth Ekeke, Divine Umoh, Abasii Bianuake, Life Attai, Daniel Assor, Orji Michael Kelechi and John Amadi.

 

He said their arrests followed actionable intelligence received by the Commission on their alleged involvement in internet fraud.

 

Items recovered from them include cars, mobile phones of different brands, ATM Cards and Laptop computers. CONTINUE READING……….

 

 

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