{"id":165993,"date":"2022-03-23T09:12:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T08:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=165993"},"modified":"2022-03-23T09:12:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T08:12:27","slug":"efcc-arrests-17-internet-fraud-suspects-in-lagos-16-others-in-enugu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2022\/03\/23\/efcc-arrests-17-internet-fraud-suspects-in-lagos-16-others-in-enugu\/","title":{"rendered":"EFCC arrests 17 internet fraud suspects in Lagos, 16 others in Enugu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The operatives of the Lagos and Enugu Zonal Commands of the EFCC, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, arrested 33 internet fraud suspects in separate sting operation.<\/p>\n<p>Seventeen of the suspects were arrested in Lagos while 16 others were nabbed at Enugu.<\/p>\n<p>The 17 suspects <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2022\/03\/22\/woman-arrested-for-allegedly-setting-her-10-year-old-daughter-ablaze-in-ogun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrested<\/a> in Lagos are Adefila Ayobami Ezekiel, Anamene Somtochukwu, Nzeako Kosisochukwu Anthony, Afolabi Ayomide Henry, Olatona Ayodeji Ebenezer, Obioho Ikenna Raphael, Famolayo Femi Hammed, Mintah-Joshua Oluwafemi, Martins Victor Onuoha, Babatunde Haruna Oluwaseyi, Taiwo Bolaji Kehinde, Ibeakolam Goodluck, Onaolapo Iyanu Samuel, Jamiu Damilola Lawal, Adeyanju Fawaz, AdejideSamuel and Obioho Obinna.<\/p>\n<p>They were arrested in an Estate around the Ikota axis of Lagos following credible intelligence received by the Commission on the illegal activities of some individuals allegedly involved in computer fraud.<\/p>\n<p>Upon their arrest, 6 exotic vehicles, laptops and mobile devices were recovered from them.<\/p>\n<p>The 16 suspected fraudsters arrested in Enugu were apprehended at Premier Layout axis of Enugu.<\/p>\n<p>The suspects are Ovu Chimezie, Junior Gentle Pepple, Nwoye Paul, Ezeoke Chimelue, Innocent Kenechukwu, Tochukwu Igbonekwu, Chigozie Oguanya,Nwachukwu Daniel and Charles Duru Chibuzor. Others are Anderson D. Ugochukwu , Chinedu Nwasu, Obiora Martin Ugonna, Nwabueze Chidindu, Nwabueze Samuel Nnaemeka, Okechukwu Collins.D and Nwabueze Benjamin Ikenna.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-166031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022245907-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022245907-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022245907-86x64.jpg 86w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022245907.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-166032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022248616-300x128.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022248616-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022248616.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Preliminary investigation links them with suspected impersonation, possession of fraudulent documents and defrauding unsuspecting foreign nationals.<\/p>\n<p>Items recovered from the suspects include one Lexus ES350 with registration number EPE113 HB , a Mercedes Benz E350 with registration number RSH 201 BP , another Mercedes Benz with registration number UWN 338 MP and one Toyota Camry with registration number JRV 944 KL; and several phones and laptops.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-166027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022251924-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022251924-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022251924.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-166028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022254197-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022254197-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022254197.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-166029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022256523-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022256523-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022256523.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-166030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022258841-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022258841-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022258841-86x64.jpg 86w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022258841.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_16480222459072-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-166033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_16480222459072-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_16480222459072-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_16480222459072.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022261265-300x264.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"264\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-166034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022261265-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/03\/adejayan_gbenga\/2022\/03\/23\/FB_IMG_1648022261265.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The anti-graft agency said they will be charged to court once investigation is concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The operatives of the Lagos and Enugu Zonal Commands of the EFCC, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, arrested 33 internet fraud suspects in separate sting operation. 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