Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC Abuja Zonal Command on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters. This was disclosed on the commission’s X handle Wednesday morning.
The statement further details that the arrested suspects were ‘arrested at the Apo, Gwarimpa and Katampe axis of Abuja following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud.’
‘Items seized from the suspects include 43 phones of different makes, six vehicles and two smartwatches. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,’ the statement concluded.
Photos of the suspects and retrieved items were also shared on the commission’s timeline. See photos below