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By ISAIAH EKA
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 24 suspected internet fraudsters reportedly trained forinternet crimes in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
The EFCC Spokesperson, Mr Dele Oyewale, said in a statement that the suspects were arrested in Uyo on Monday
Oyewale said the suspects were arrested following an intelligence at a storey buildingsuspected to be a criminal hideout for training internet fraudsters at Ewet Housing Estate and Nelson Mandela respectively.
“The all-male suspects were arrested in two locations in an intelligence-driven sting operation at D-Line Ewet Housing Estate and Nelson Mandela area both in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
“Items recovered from the premises and the suspects include five exotic cars, 18 laptops, 17 mobile phones and one internet router.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” he said. (NAN)
