Operatives of Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 11 suspected currency racketeers and internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Gatekeepers News reports that Head of Media and Publicity for EFCC, Dele Oyewale announced this through a statement released on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Oyewale said the suspects were arrested around Apara Street, New Government Reservation Area in Port Harcourt based on credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in naira abuse and internet fraud on Tuesday, November 12.
He noted that the suspects were arrested around Apara Street, New Government Reservation Area (GRA) Port Harcourt based on credible intelligence.
The suspects include Rafael Obi, John Daniel, Dominion Sambo, Solomon Nwoke, Solomon Daniel, Stanley Uche, Micheal Markson, Chima Fred Onwra, Arinze Damian, Vizor Richard and Chidera Orji.
Items recovered from the suspects were cash totaling N1,485,000.00, five luxury vehicles, smartphones and several incriminating documents
EFCC said the suspects would be charged in court as soon as the investigations were concluded.
