Seventeen suspected internet fraudsters have been nabbed by operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the EFCC.
The alleged criminals were arrest over the weekend in Makurdi, Benue State.
The suspects include: Samuel C., Uvande A., Joseph G., Ageva A., Emmanuel O., Ochiwu M., Dominic O, Ikpema S, Otse A. and Aondowase T. Others are, Audu-war L., Terver J., Dav J., Moses V., Abdullahi A., Agehson O., and Andoaver T.
A statement issued by EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Monday said the suspects were arrested at different locations within Makurdi.
According to him, the arrest of the suspects followed actionable intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
He disclosed that items recovered from them include mobile phones, laptops, and several incriminating documents.
Uwujaren added that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigation was completed.