EFCC arrests six in Uyo over alleged internet fraud, recovers gadgets

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has arrested six people in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, for suspected internet fraud.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the arrests on Saturday. According to the agency, four suspects were picked up in the Ekamba Nsukara area, while two others were caught at Ekpri Nsukara, both in Uyo.

The EFCC said the operation was based on intelligence. Officers from the Uyo Zonal Directorate recovered eight mobile phones and two laptops from the suspects during the raid.

A statement from the commission read, “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Uyo Zonal Directorate, have arrested six suspected Internet fraudsters at the Ekamba and Ekpri Nsukara areas of Nwaniba, in Akwa Ibom State.”

The agency did not release the names of the suspects but confirmed that all six are currently in custody. The EFCC said it is preparing to charge them to court soon.

An EFCC spokesperson said, “The intelligence-driven arrest led to the recovery of the following items: eight mobile phones and two laptops. The suspects will be charged to court soon.”

This case shows the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to fight cybercrime in Nigeria. The commission urges the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious online activities.