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EFCC arrests 13 suspected internet fraudsters

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March 24, 2025

Isaac Aregbesola

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Uyo, Akwa Ibom.

Dele Oyewale, the EFCC Spokesperson said in a statement on Monday in Abuja, that they were arrested during a sting operation on Friday.

”They were arrested through an intelligence-driven sting operation, with seven of the suspects arrested at Campgee hotel, five arrested along Mission Road, off Ring Road 3 and the other one in another location, all within Uyo.

”Items recovered from them include two exotic cars, five laptops and 14 smartphones.

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

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