The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said its operatives at the Port Harcourt Zonal Command have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters.
A statement by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Friday, said the suspects were arrested during a sting operation carried out at Whimpey, Ada George area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
According to the statement, the arrests followed credible intelligence on their alleged internet fraud activities, as well as several days of surveillance within the areas.
“Arrested with them are four cars, diverse brands of phones and laptop computers containing fraudulent documents.”
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Oyewale noted that the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
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