EFCC arrests 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja.

The suspects were identified as ThankGod Oche, Joshua Olohja, Adamu Abdulkadir, David Bruno Bidemi, Emmanuel Avoh, Micheal Oche, Francis Abbah, Kayode Itodo, Shedrack Chibuike, Okeowo Elijah.

Others are Victor Emmanuel, Emmanuel Edache, Abah Joseph Theophilus, Sunday Agidani, Elijah Adamu, Emmanuel Ahme, Moses Agada, and Adacole Michel.

A statement issued by the anti-graft agency on Wednesday said the suspects were arrested on July 4, 2022, at Trademore Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence reports received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud.

Items recovered from the suspects include a Lexus car, laptop computers, and mobile phones.

The commission added that they will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.