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EFCC arrests 24 suspected cyber fraudsters in Uyo

23 Jan 2024
EFCC arrests 24 suspected cyber fraudsters in Uyo

In Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, has detained 24 people who are allegedly being trained as online con artists.

According to EFCC Spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the suspects were taken into custody on Monday as a result of an intelligence tip at a multi-story structure thought to be a training ground for online scammers in Nelson Mandela and Ewet Housing Estate, respectively.

Oyewole stated, “The all-male suspects were arrested in two locations in an intelligence-driven sting operation at D-Line Ewet Housing Estate and Nelson Mandela area, both in Uyo.

“Items recovered from the premises and suspects include five exotic cars, 18 laptops, 17 mobile phones and one internet router.

“EFCC had, November 28, 2019 arrested 23 trainers and trainees at a “Yahoo Academy” at Essien Essien Street, Ikot Ibiok village in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. “The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”

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