EFCC arrests six suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

<p>Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested six suspected internet fraudsters along Calabar-Itu road in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.</p>, <p>The acting head of media and publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement obtained by our correspondent in Uyo on Monday.</p>, <p>Oyewala revealed that the suspects were arrested at the early morning sting operation on Thursday, October 5, 2023, following intelligence linking them with suspected internet-related activities.</p>, <p>He mentioned them to include; Udenze Benjamin, Godwin Atike, Emmanuel Francis, Adebe Oluwademilade, Anietie Brownson and Sabastin Obioma.</p>, <p>The statement noted that some items were recovered from them such as phones and laptops noting that they would be charged to court at the end of the investigations.</p>, <p>The statement in parts, “Operatives of the EFCC, have arrested six suspected internet fraudsters along Calabar-Itu road in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State following intelligence. Some items recovered from them include phones and laptops.</p>, <p>“They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”</p>