EFCC to arraign 29 Abuja internet fraud suspects

Should it be determined that at least 29 individuals detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission were involved in Internet fraud and other connected offences, they would go on trial. 

This was revealed by the EFCC in a statement that was posted on its Facebook page on Thursday. 

The accused were reportedly taken into custody by the anti-graft agency's agents in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday. 

The agency further stated that an intelligence report regarding the suspects' activities led to their arrest. 

According to the statement, the EFCC agents apprehended the 29 individuals after storming the FCT's Apo, Gwarimpa, and Katampe neighbourhoods in response to the information.

The statement read, “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC Abuja Zonal Command on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters.

“They were arrested at Apo, Gwarimpa, and Katampe areas of Abuja following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud.”

The statement further stated that the suspects had exhibits including automobiles, smartwatches, and cell phones. 

It further stated that after an investigation was completed, the suspects would be charged in court.

“Items seized from the suspects include 43 phones of different makes, six vehicles, and two smartwatches. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the statement noted.

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