Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 38 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The suspects, according to Wilson Uwujaren, the Head, Media & Publicity, in a statement in Port Harcourt, were arrested in separate operations by operatives of Port Harcourt zonal command of the commission. Uwujaren said the suspected were arrested in different sting operations by men and officers of EFCC, adding that several valuables were recovered from the suspects.
Uwujaren said the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigation, urging youths to sun illegal practices. He said “Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 38 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested on August 21, 2023 in a sting operation at Ogbogoro and Aluu Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. “Items recovered from them include different brands of phones and laptops, a Lexus EX 350, Lexus 350, three Toyota Corolla, two Toyota Camry, a Mercedes Benz GLK and the N253,700.00 cash. They will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”
