The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said 33 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested yesterday at their hideout in an early morning operation by Operatives of the Abuja and Enugu Zonal Office.
He said the suspects arrested in Owerri, Imo State, include Clinton Emere, Obinna Okonkwo, Ogochukwu Ogbonna, Joseph Udom Kousin, Prince Ewunone, Franklin Michael, Tolli Ameiche, Anderson, Berthel, David Franklin, Aboi Etealu, Chinubu Nwosu, Marizu Chidiebere and Dominic Terry Joseph.
Others are Christopher Nwosu, Peter Gift Uche, Edinalo Ifeanyichukwu, Ndubuisi Ikenna, John Frank, Anowe Precious, Joseph Levi Chima, Samuel Oria, Tochi Mmerom, Chimezia Cleansman, Okonkwo Obinna, Uchendu Gift, Nkwodi Nnamdi, Izywa Munachi, Ekone Aniche, Opara Donald, Aniche Tochukwu, Anelka Okon and Ebizien Franklin Udochukwu.
He said items recovered from them include laptop computers, mobile phones, two Lexus RX350 SUV and a Toyota Solara.
He said the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed.
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