By Leshi Adebayo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, arrested 26 suspected internet fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State.
EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, said the operation was carried out based on a verified intelligence.
The suspects are Ezeabia Lucy, Ossai Chioma, Okoh Ekene, Okoduwa Bright, Jefferey Nwabunike, Egonu Ikechukwu, Onwudiachi Martins, Ofili Junior, Ejimofor Celestine.
Others are Joseph Diamond Olisa, Frank Sunday, Calvin Emmanuel Ojara, Afoye Powede Joshua, Chima Bright Ojara, Micheal Emmanuel Chukwuka, Okonkwo Chukwuemeka Promise.
Others include Iyoha Oseiwe Frankie, Ezeabia Prince Chinedu, Ohuhwai Charles. Adudu Nonso, Jude Omonike Akon, Chibuike Nnanna Ife, Bieni Collins, Ebuka Ekechi, Ossai Okey and Chukuma Paul.
They were all rounded up at locations in Chiemeke Onochie IV, Parkacin and Jonathan Monye streets in Asaba.
The charges against them by the EFCC are impersonation, possession of fraudulent documents and defrauding foreign nationals.
Lexus RX350 (Reg: ASB-436-AM), Toyota Camry SE (Reg: BKW-132-MT), Lexus RX350 (Reg: KTU-126- FP), Toyota Corolla (EYC-AMB-3), Toyota Venza, land documents, phones, laptops and other incriminating items were recovered.
The statement added that the suspects will be charged to court when further investigations are concluded.
