Men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters, operating an academy for training internet fraudsters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria.
The suspects who are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-nine were arrested at Jabi, Abuja, in the early hours of Thursday, May 6, 2021, based on credible information about their alleged criminal activities.
The suspects are Emmanuel Anyeba, Precious Samuel, Mujib Ariyo, Micheal Ogaba, Mathew Ibeh, Jamiu Ariyo, Precious Kalu and Isaac Sunday.
As at the time of filing this report, the suspects are being quizzed regarding their modus operandi.
According to EFCC, “Items recovered from them include eight mobile phones”, adding that “They will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded”.
