LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)– The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 11 suspects for internet fraud in Jere and Maiduguri Local Government Areas of Borno State.
Its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on 12 April in Abuja.
The suspects who were arrested on 13 April, are identified as, Olatunji Sherif, Bright Felix, Jude Magaji, Jonah Jondi, Ojobaro Abdullahi, Jerry Zizighi and Micah Joseph.
Others are Mari Ayuba, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Adam Abiodun and Victor Chinonso Okolieaboh.
Uwujaren said they were arrested during an operation following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
“Items recovered at their residence included one Mercedes Benz GLK 350, a Toyota Corolla saloon car, smartphones, MTN 4G Wi-Fi and power banks.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded,” he said.
In another develpment, the EFCC revealed the conviction and sentencing of one Muhammad Abdullahi Kulloma to one year imprisonment in Maiduguri.
“Kulloma was prosecuted on one count charge bordering on cheating to the tune of N19, 950,000.00 (nineteen million nine hundred and fifty thousand naira),” the Uwujaren said.
(NAN)
