EFCC arrests five suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, arrested five suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos. The suspects are: Tamaraemi Akpoviri, Jonathan Oshioke Okhumode, Jordan O. Clifford, Okorie J. Christian and Enabule Peace Osaro.

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They were arrested during a sting operation at the Buena Vista Estate, Orchid Road, Lekki area of Lagos State, following an intelligence report on the activities of some individuals suspected to be internet fraudsters in the area. Items recovered from the suspects, at the point of arrest, include exotic cars, mobile devices and laptop computers. The suspects have volunteered their statements and will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.