In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 17 individuals suspected to be internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
According to a statement by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the suspects were apprehended between April 11 and 14, 2025, in a coordinated sting operation targeting various locations in the state capital.
These areas include Use-Offot, Nwaniba, Urua Ekpa, Ring Road 3, Ikot Ekpene Road, Calabar Itu Road, and the Mechanic Village axis.
Those arrested include Osita Emmanuel (25), Saint Johnson (20), Peter Lucky (26), Samuel Asuquo (28), Raphael James (29), Chimobi Moses (29), Edara Ubong (21), and Nchekwube Paul (23).
Others are Happiness Anietie Michael (23), Christopher Edet (32), Amadi Justice (27), Patrick Ahiakwo (30), Sunday Umoh (24), Michael Ekerette Sunday (25), Kennedy Etim Okokon (29), Igwe Greg (30), and Goodnews Ita (23).
Items recovered during the raid include 26 smartphones, three laptops, and four cars: a white Lexus IS 250 (ABJ-739AV), a metallic grey Toyota Corolla (KTE-687EP), a black Lexus 350 (BWR-36LN), and a black Mercedes GLE (FST-863JS).
Oyewale confirmed that investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the process is concluded.
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