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They were nabbed in the early hours of Thursday, July 28, 2022, in a sting operation at various locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The Thirteen (13) suspects are Austin Fama, Victor Lucky, Victor Apugo, Emeka Chukwu, Tariesi Ego, Best Okon Akpan, Kenneth Ekeke, Divine Umoh, Abasii Bianuake, Life Attai, Daniel Assor, Orji Michael Kelechi, and John Amadi.
Their arrests followed actionable intelligence received by the Commission on their alleged involvement in internet fraud
Items recovered from them include cars, mobile phones of different brands, ATM Cards, and Laptop computers.
In a similar vein, operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the EFCC on July 21, arrested Seventy Four (74) suspected internet fraudsters.
They were picked up at various locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, however, of the number, Forty-Eight (48) had incriminating items in their possession.
Items recovered from them include five exotic cars, different brands of phones, laptops, and ATM cards, among others.
