Operative of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 35 suspects of internet fraud in Abia State.
This was contained in a statement by the anti-graft agency on Wednesday.
The suspects who were arrested on November 20, 2024 comprise of thirty-four male suspects and one female.
They were arrested in an early morning sting operation in Aba, Abia State.
The arrested suspects are: Emmanuel James, Ukaomo Jefferson, Felix Onyema, Daniel Chimaobi, Chukwuemeka John, Prince Ogbonna, Charles Daniel, Emmanuel Igboanugo, Eric Uke, Emmanuel Ogechukwu, Chibuike Prosper, Obi Victor, Emmanuel Onwuchekwa, Price Kingsley, Uchechi Awo, Chinonso Callistus, Edward Wisdom, Ejiogu Justice, Precious Edward, Moses Meshael and Kalu Victor.
Others are: Ujoatu Goodluck, Ikeh Sochima, Obinna Prosper, Onyekachi Christian, Christopher Chris, Precious Smart, Clinton Ifeanyi, Daniel Obuzoma, Chukwuebuka Promise, Cjay Ekeamaka, Ejiogu Price, David Favour, Okechukwu Emmanuel and Nwigwe Joy.
Items recovered from them include: 48 sophisticated mobile phones, nine laptops, three exotic cars as well as a wristwatch and international passport.