37 suspected internet fraudsters were, on Tuesday, arrested by Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The arrest occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during an operation code-named “Operation Eagle Sweep”.
According to information on the commission’s social media account, the anti-graft agency received “Credible intelligence” on the activities of the suspects across different hideouts in the state.
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The EFCC, in the post on its X handle, disclosed that its operatives recovered valuables from these hideouts.
“Items recovered from them include different brands and models of exotic vehicles, smartphones, smart wrist watches, international passports, Automated Teller Machine, ATM cards of different banks and laptops containing incriminating materials and documents.”
The statement further reviewed that investigations are ongoing, and the case will be brought to court upon its conclusion.
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