EFCC arrests 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Uyo Zonal Command, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in early morning sting operations on Thursday at two different locations in the state.

A statement posted on the commission’s X handle(formerly Twitter) on Friday explained that 21 of the all-male suspects were arrested in Eket, while the remaining 19 were picked up in Ikot Ekpene.

“Items recovered from the suspects upon arrest include one Toyota SUV XLE, nine laptop computers, 64 smartphones, one internet router and a smartwatch,” it stated.

The commission said they would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.