The thriving illegality of 33 three internet fraudsters came to an abrupt end today following their arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Lagos and Enugu.
EFFC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren in a statement, said that seventeen of the suspects were arrested in Lagos while 16 others were nabbed at Enugu. Uwujaren added that the suspects would be arraigned as soon as investigations were concluded.
The 17 suspects arrested in Lagos are Adefila Ayobami Ezekiel, Anamene Somtochukwu, Nzeako Kosisochukwu Anthony, Afolabi Ayomide Henry, Olatona Ayodeji Ebenezer, Obioho Ikenna Raphael, Famolayo Femi Hammed, Mintah-Joshua Oluwafemi, Martins Victor Onuoha, Babatunde Haruna Oluwaseyi, Taiwo Bolaji Kehinde, Ibeakolam Goodluck, Onaolapo Iyanu Samuel, Jamiu Damilola Lawal, Adeyanju Fawaz, AdejideSamuel and Obioho Obinna.
They were arrested in an Estate around the Ikota axis of Lagos following credible intelligence received by the Commission on the illegal activities of some individuals allegedly involved in computer fraud.
The 16 suspected fraudsters arrested in Enugu were apprehended at Premier Layout axis of Enugu.
