13 individuals believed to be involved in internet fraud have been apprehended in Akwa Ibom

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that its operatives from the Uyo Zonal Directorate have arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

The Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a press release on Wednesday, stating that the suspects were arrested on Monday, October 7.

Oyewale said the operatives acted on intelligence during a sting operation, noting that four luxury cars, laptops, and smartphones were recovered.

The statement reads in part: “Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have apprehended 13 suspected internet fraudsters in the Nwaniba area of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

“They were arrested on Monday, October 7, 2024, in a sting operation following credible intelligence on their fraudulent internet activities.

“Items recovered from them include a Lexus 350 saloon car with registration number BGK 698 SU (Abia), a Lexus 350 saloon car with registration number ABC 573 BC, a Toyota Camry V6 car with registration number UYY 888 HR (Akwa Ibom), a Toyota Corolla car with registration number KTM 613 AA (Akwa Ibom), six laptop computers, and 20 smartphones.”

Oyewale added that the suspects would be charged to court once investigations are concluded.