EFCC arrest 17 suspects for internet fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested 17 suspects for internet fraud. In a statement on Tuesday, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said operatives of the Uyo zonal directorate arrested the suspects following an intelligence report. Oyewale mentioned that a white-coloured Lexus IS 250, a metallic grey-coloured Toyota […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested 17 suspects for internet fraud.
In a statement on Tuesday, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said operatives of the Uyo zonal directorate arrested the suspects following an intelligence report.
Oyewale mentioned that a white-coloured Lexus IS 250, a metallic grey-coloured Toyota Corolla, a black-coloured Lexus 350, 26 smartphones, and three laptops were among the items recovered from the suspects.
He stated that the suspects would be charged to court after investigations had been concluded.
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“Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
“They were arrested on April 11 and 14, 2025 in an intelligence-driven sting operation in Use- Offot Nwaniba, Urua Ekpa, Ring Road 3, Ikot Ekpene Road, Calabar Itu Road and the Mechanic Village areas of the state capital.
“Items recovered from them included 26 smartphones, three laptop computers, a white-coloured Lexus IS 250 with registration number ABJ- 739AV, a metallic grey-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration number KTE-687EP, a black-coloured Lexus 350 with registration number BWR-36LN and a black-coloured GLE with Registration number FST-863JS,” he stated.