6 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Nabbed By EFCC In Uyo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said its operatives have arrested six persons for alleged internet fraud in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, on Saturday.

The statement partly read: “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, have arrested six suspected internet fraudsters at Ekamba and Ekpri Nsukara areas of Nwaniba, in Akwa Ibom State.


“The intelligence-driven arrest led to the recovery of the following items, eight mobile phones and two laptops. The suspects will be charged to court soon.”

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