18 suspected internet fraudsters cracked in Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Monday arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in different locations within Enugu.

This was contained in a statement issued by EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Tuesday, who said the suspects included one Chigozie Philips, founder of Holy Family School Abakpa, Enugu, where he allegedly trains prospective cybercriminals.

13 of his proteges who were arrested in the sting operation are Kingsley Okorie, Henry Chidiebere, Elochukwu Chukwuemeka Micheal, Nelson Nnaji, Joacin Kelvin, Kelechi Ibe, Chinonso James, Udeh Isaiah and Micheal Chukwuemeka.

Others include Ifeanyi Ozor Bright, Etuma John, Okafor Chukwuemeka, Raymond Chinaza, Desmond James, Ozoma Chinonso Anthony, Uchenna Aka and Ozor Celestine.

He said items recovered from the suspects included 20 mobile phones and 2 laptops.

“The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded,” Uwujaren said.