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EFCC Nabs 19 For Internet Fraud In Cross River, Akwa Ibom

Friday June 20, 2025|

By Idorenyin UMOREN
Security Evaluator

Nineteen suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.

Thirteen of the suspected fraudsters were arrested at at Atimbo and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar in Cross River State.

Six others were earlier arrested on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Idoro in Akwa Ibom State for their alleged involvement.

The alleged fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of EFCC in different sting operations following actionable intelligence linking them with alleged internet-related fraud, Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity of the anti-graft agency said in a statement.

Items recovered from them include: three exotic cars, 31 mobile phones and five laptops.

The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

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