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EFCC Arrests 14 Internet Fraudsters

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Makurdi Zonal Directorate, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at the Federal Low cost Housing Estate, Makurdi, Benue.

The EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

According to him, their arrest followed actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud.

“The suspects are Austine Okwori, Osita Valentine, Skott King-David, Thomas Ifebuche, Akor Oche, Henry Adah, Scott Inalegwu, Ogbu Alpha, Samuel Moses, and Ogbonna Ckukwuaogwu.

“Others include Mustapha Adinoye, Sylvanus Ogbu, Emmanuel Adamu and Samuel Otene,” he said.

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He said that items recovered from the suspects included phones, laptops and charms.

Oyewale said that they would soon be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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