Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, March 21, 2025, arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
They were arrested in an intelligence-driven sting operation, with seven of the suspects arrested at Campgee hotel, five arrested along Mission Road, off Ring Road 3 and the other one in another location, all within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Items recovered from them include two exotic cars, five laptops and 14 smartphones.
When contacted on Monday night, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest of the suspects.
Oyewale added that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.