Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 43 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State.
On Wednesday, the EFCC announced the arrest of no fewer than 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, recovering counterfeit dollars, among other items.
This brings the total number of suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Port Harcourt in the last 24 hours to 76.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, stated that the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence regarding their activities.
Oyewale added that mobile phones, laptops, and vehicles, among other items, were recovered from the suspects.
He said, “Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 43 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation. They were arrested on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, in the Rumuekeni and Iwofe areas of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
“They were apprehended for alleged internet fraud following actionable intelligence and surveillance on their suspected involvement in computer-related offences.
“Items recovered from them include various brands of mobile phones, laptops, international passports, and Automated Teller Machine cards from different banks, as well as five vehicles, two motorcycles, and a Point of Sale machine. The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”
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