Anti-graft: 33 Internet Fraudsters Arrested In Owerri

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday revealed it arrested 33 suspected Internet fraudsters in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State.

The commission, which made this disclosure via its Twitter page, said 43 mobile phones, eight laptops, one Point of Sales machine and four cars were recovered from the suspects.

The anti-graft noted that the suspected fraudster would be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.

The EFCC wrote,

“Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Thursday, April 6, 2023, arrested 33 suspected Internet fraudsters in Owerri, Imo State.

“The suspects are Chukwu Frank Chinonso, Nnaji Ifeanyi Christian, Ezeji Princewill Chimezie, Ogbonna Georgewill Ndubuisi, Onuoha Daniel Chimaobi, Ekwusa Gerald Idiakachi, Echefulachi Divine Echefulachi, Ike Simon Chisom, Ike Michael Chimezie, Dike Princewill Chinanu Okorie Gabriel Chigoziie, Matthew Izu Ofoha, Osakwe Godswill, Dickson, Nlemadim Godstime Izuchukwu and Njoku Gerald Chukwuebuka.

“Others are Ubeachu Cannan Ikedi, Duru Ebuka Emmanuel, Ajoko Nzubechi God’swill, Onyimadu Alozieuwa Franklin, Akubueze Uchechukwu Franklin, Manji Gotom Sabastine, Uwandu bright Ogochukwu, Ubah Kingsley Chidozie, Chibueze Nelson Kennedy, Okwute Johson Onyedikachi,Ebuka Wisdom Obioma, Obiechefu Nmesoma David, Nwoke Chibuzo Favour, Mensah Chisaraokwu Kelechi, Chigaemezu John Bright, Chikwado Christain Nmesoma,Nwoke Chukwuemeka and Christopher. The suspects were arrested in a sting operation following actionable intelligence.

“Items recovered from them include 43 mobile phones, 8 laptops, 1 POS and four luxury cars. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”