Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have disclosed the arrest of 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The EFCC made this known in a post on its X account on Monday, stating that they were arrested at different locations within Uyo, on Friday, March 21, 2025.
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The statement noted that a special operation based on intelligence led to the arrest of seven suspects at Campgee Hotel, five were picked near Mission Road, off Ring Road 3, while another suspect was arrested at an undisclosed location.
Continuing, the agency said some items were recovered from the suspects, adding that investigation is still ongoing, and the suspects will be taken to court once it is completed.
“Items recovered from them include two exotic cars, five laptops and 14 smartphones,” the EFCC further said.
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