The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arrested seventeen suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu.
Its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja that the suspects were nabbed following a sting operation.
The suspects included Okechukwu Onah, Ezuma Nnaemezie, Onodugo Oji, Ojioche Nzesinachi, Okii Emmanuel, Ojioche Collins, Usulor Reuben, Thaddeus Jude, Okoloeze Emmanuel, Ani Chinaza, Ani Daniel, and Amos Ozoemena.
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Uwujaren said:
“Others are Ani Nnamdi, Thomas Ekene, Ani Charles, Ezike Chinecherem, and Nwose Peter.
“Items recovered from them include two exotic cars, 26 mobile phones, and four personal computers.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”
The EFCC also arrested a popular Tiktok musician, Crown Uzama (known as ShalliPopi), and his manager, Ajayi Hafeez (known as 21 Badda), for alleged internet-related fraud in Kaduna on Tuesday.
The suspects were arrested alongside 29 others, including four females: Glory Kelvin-Ogunwa l, Tina Ochonogor, Favour Dawa, and Joseph Iya.
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Uwujaren said:
“Others are Adewale Adedokun, Yakubu Ojochememi, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, Umoru AbdulAzeez, Emmanuel Iwebo, Shuaibu Smart, Joel Kator, Gowon Titus, Emmanuel Daniel, Enough Ekpo, Atano Eben, Ijuo Ochi, Paul Kaye, Uyit Victor, and David Yachai.
“Also arrested are Leche Sokomba, Onoja Uroko, Cornelius Agbodesi, Edigim Success, Azubuike Oniya, Usman Shereef, Victory Chiemela, Lambert Chikwado, Asoore Oloruntoba, and Malik Jibril.
“They were arrested following actionable intelligence about a proposed show by suspected Internet fraudsters at Barnawa, Kaduna.
“Items recovered include mobile phones, laptop computers, and two vehicles. The suspects will be arraigned in court at the conclusion of the investigation.”
