EFCC arrests 40 suspected Internet Fraudsters in Akwa Ibom, recovers SUV, Laptops and others (photo)

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Command on Thursday, May 30, 2024 arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in early morning sting operations at two different locations in the state.

Twenty-one of the all-male suspects were arrested in Eket, while the remaining 19 were picked up in Ikot Ekpene.

Items recovered from the suspects upon arrest include one Toyota SUV XLE, nine laptop computers, 64 smartphones, one internet router and a smartwatch.

They will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.