Operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested forty-three (43) suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers state.
Gatekeepers News reports that spokesman of EFCC, Dele Oyewale revealed this through a statement released on Thursday.
The spokesman said the suspects were arrested during a sting operation on Wednesday in Rumuekeni and Iwofe areas of the state.
He said, “They were arrested for alleged internet fraud following actionable intelligence surveillance on their suspected involvement in computer-related offences.”
According to the statement; Items recovered from the suspects include different brands of mobile phones, laptops, international passports and Automated Teller Machine, ATM cards of different banks, five vehicles, two motorcycles, and a Point of Sale, POS, machine.”
Oyewale noted that they will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
