Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested one Emmanuel Eneji, a 23-year-old movie producer, and 19 others for alleged internet fraud in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
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This was disclosed in a statement issued by Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, on Wednesday.
The 19 suspects, whose ages range between 19 and 36. are Okonkwo Chukwudi Charles, Obua Akwo Promise, Angba Murphy, Adie Stephen, Success Otu Edem, Asukwo Emmanuel, Godspower Akwo, Anibiet Nna, Jesam Akpama and Dennis Jerry.
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Others are Princewill Sunny, Godbless Olulu, Charles Onwuneme, David Njoku, Victor Francis, Goodluck Alabo, Happiness Otu, Nwadike Kelechi and Obasi Ugochukwu.
The suspects were picked up at different locations within the state capital, namely Ekorimim, Ifete junction, Parliamentary by Car Park and Behind Zone 6 by Monty Suit on Tuesday, according to Uwujaren.
The EFCC spokesperson said their arrest was facilitated by credible intelligence regarding their nefarious activities.
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Items recovered from the suspects include, one unmarked black Toyota Corolla car, one red Toyota Avalon with registration number-CHR 56 AF, various sophisticated mobile phones, laptops, one WiFi Router, one Modulator-demodulator and flash drives.
The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the Commission concludes investigation, he added.
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