The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 36 suspects in various locations of Onitsha, Anambra State, for alleged internet fraud.
According to the anti-graft agency, its operatives acted on “actionable intelligence” linking the suspects to Internet fraudulent activities and arrested them on October 11, 2024.
The EFCC disclosed via X (formerly Twitter), on Thursday that preliminary investigations showed that the suspects allegedly impersonated foreign nationals on social media platforms to defraud unsuspecting victims.
It’s recovered during the operation included eight luxury vehicles, sophisticated mobile phones and laptops, which were suspected to have been used to perpetrate the fraudulent deals.
“Upon arrest, preliminary investigations showed that the suspects impersonated foreign nationals using social media platforms to defraud unsuspecting victims,” the statement read.
“Items recovered from them include eight luxury vehicles and sophisticated brands of mobile phones and laptops. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the statement said
The EFCC further stated, “The suspects.
