Port Harcourt Zonal Command’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) agents have arrested 47 suspected internet scammers.
According to Within Nigeria, the suspects were arrested in the early hours of August 4, 2022 during a covert operation at various locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, according to a statement released Monday by EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren.
Suspects include: Onome Omavuebe Stansley, Progress Ikechukwu, Fejiro Oyawiri, Ifeanyi Louis, Joseph Monday, Ikegwuolu Wogbuom, Chimobi Henry, Victory Erebere, Chiwendu Lucky, Jasson Ovesuor, Miracle Harrison, Favor Prosper Iheancho, Emeji Gad Chinedu, Perculia Ikechukwu, Eze Gift, Chiemela Uzodinma, Chidebere Eze, Bright Umoh, Raphael Akuru, Prince Chris, Hillary Ifeanyi Nwosu and Destiny Ogueri.
Others include Terri Afori, Daniel Atuzie, Justice Nicholas, Victor Nnemeka, Temitope Ezekiel, Anthony Otuke, Nelson Matthew, Adolphus Iheanyi, Omosakin Akinwale, Royal Nicolas, Henry Anthony, Obi Ezekiel, Gift Kalu, Nichael Emmanuel, Chukwuemeka Emeluwe, ThankGod Emmanuel, Nicholas Chibueze, Azubueke Precious, Eze Promise, Diamond Emesin, Tejiro Napoleon, Temple Alalibo, David Christian, Idonesit Ekpo and Martin John Gospel.
“They were arrested following an intelligence report alleging their involvement in internet fraud.
“Six (6) cars, phones of various brands, laptops, still cameras and Apple watches were among the items seized from the suspects,” he said.
