The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 23 suspects who are allegedly involved in internet fraud in Enugu.
Internet fraud, also known as “yahoo yahoo” in Nigeria, has become a widespread problem in the country. It involves using the internet to deceive people into sending money or providing sensitive information, often through email scams, social media scams, or dating scams.
EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, stated in Abuja on Wednesday that the suspects have been arrested around Monark, Emene, and Golf Course axis of Enugu, following actionable intelligence.
“The suspects are Ugwuanyi Kasiemobi, Emmanuel Agwu, Onyeama Arinze, Hycienth Emmanuel, Chibueze Oluebube, Ogaraku Obinna, Chibueze Onyedikachi, Austus Chiemerem, Ikechi Faithful and Okafor Chika.
“Others are Chimaobi Joshua, Onuoha Oluebubu, Udo Stanley, Igbo Ikenna, Nweke David, Obinna Obumneme, Okocha Ewah, Nweke Chidera, Justice Mba, David Nweke, Eze Chiwetalu, Nweke Chidubem, and Ikechi David.
“Items recovered from them included one Mercedez Benz E350, one Lexus ES350, one Mercedes Benz CLE, one Toyota Camry, a Toyota Avalon, and a black Mercedes Benz,’’ he stated.
Uwujaren added that other items recovered from the suspects who had made useful statements to the EFCC were 43 mobile phones, 11 laptop computers, and charms.
They would be charged in court upon conclusion of the investigation, he assured.
