Operatives from the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended thirty-six (36) individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in various parts of Onitsha, Anambra State.
The arrests, which took place on October 11, 2024, followed credible intelligence that linked the suspects to a series of online criminal activities.
According to the EFCC, the suspects had allegedly been posing as foreign nationals on social media platforms to deceive and defraud unsuspecting victims.
A spokesperson for the EFCC stated, “Our investigations revealed that the individuals were engaged in online scams, using fake identities to swindle their targets.”
In the course of the operation, law enforcement agents recovered eight luxury vehicles, along with several high-end mobile phones and laptops, all suspected to be proceeds of their illegal activities.
The EFCC further confirmed that the suspects would be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
The EFCC warned the public about the dangers of cybercrime and reiterated its commitment to tackling internet fraud across the nation.
“We remain steadfast in our efforts to rid society of individuals who use the internet to exploit others,” the commission stated.
