EFCC arrests 40 internet fraudsters, recovers 60 phones, ladies’ underwears
Story by Hamzat Ibrahim
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 40 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Niger State.
According to a statement from the Commission’s Kaduna Zonal Directorate, the arrests took place in Bida Local Government Area and Minna in Chanchaga Local Government Area of the state.
The anti-graft agency said the operation followed credible intelligence that linked the suspects to various fraudulent internet activities.
“Items recovered from them include three cars, eight power generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, two power stabilizers, 10 motorcycles, eight laptop computers, four bluetooth speakers and 60 android phones,” the statement read.
The EFCC further revealed the recovery of some fetish items believed to have been used for ritual purposes.
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“Also recovered were fetish items that included three calabashes adorned with feathers, traditionally made soap and sponge, a bottle of hot drink, 20 cowries, a waist bead and four lady’s underwears,” it added.
The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation at the commission’s facility and would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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