29 Abuja internet fraud suspects to be tried

At least 29 people arrested by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission officers would face trial if found guilty of their involvement in internet fraud and related offences.

The EFCC disclosed this in a statement available on its Facebook page on Thursday.

According to the anti-corruption agency, the suspects were arrested on Wednesday by its agents in the Federal Capital.

The agency added that his arrest followed an intelligence report it received about the suspects’ activities.

The statement noted that following the tip-off, EFCC operatives raided the Apo, Gwarimpa and Katampe areas of the FCT and arrested the 29 suspects.

The statement read: “Officers of the Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters.

“They were arrested in Apo, Gwarimpa and Katampe areas of Abuja following actionable information regarding their alleged involvement in internet fraud.”

The statement added that exhibits such as mobile phones, vehicles and smart watches were recovered from the suspects.

He added that the suspects would be arraigned in court once the investigation is concluded.

“The items seized from the suspects include 43 phones of different brands, six vehicles and two smart watches. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the statement said.

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