- By Halimah Olamide
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 40 suspects over alleged involvement in internet fraud in Akwa Ibom State.
While 40 suspects were arrested, 64 phone handsets were recovered while a Toyota SUV was also recovered.
They were all arrested by
Operatives of the EFCC, Uyo Zonal Command on Thursday, May 30, 2024 according to the commission.
“Twenty-one of the all-male suspects were arrested in Eket, while the remaining 19 were picked up in Ikot Ekpene.
“Items recovered from the suspects upon arrest include one Toyota SUV XLE, nine laptop computers, 64 smartphones, one internet router and a smartwatch.”
The commission said the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
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