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EFCC arrests 5 suspected internet fraudsters in Makurdi

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8 months ago

February 10, 2024

Isaac Aregbesola

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five suspected internet fraudsters.

Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.

He said that they were arrested on Friday at kansho village in the Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue.

According to him, the arrest is sequel to the actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet – related offences.

”The suspects are Shima Francis, Ode Jesse, Odey Linus, Kingsley Obinna and Emmanuel Inaleguwu.

”Items recovered from them are one iPhone and five android phones.

”They suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” he said.

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