EFCC arrests 43 ‘internet fraudsters’ in Port Harcourt

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested 43 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

In a statement on Thursday, Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said the suspects were arrested during a sting operation on Wednesday at Rumuekeni and Iwofe areas of the state.

“They were arrested for alleged internet fraud following actionable intelligence surveillance on their suspected involvement in computer-related offences,” the statement reads.

“Items recovered from them include different brands of mobile phones, laptops,  international passports and Automated Teller Machine, ATM cards of different banks,  five vehicles, two motorcycles and a Point of Sale, POS,  machine.

“The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.”