The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have uncovered an “academy” for the grooming of internet fraudsters.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman, said 27 internet fraud suspects were arrested in Abuja following a tip-off.
According to the statement, the suspects were mostly young school leavers within the range of 18 to 25 years.
“The ‘academy’ located in Arab Contractors Area of Mpape Hills, a suburb of Abuja, was discovered when operatives, acting on intelligence, stormed the base on Thursday February 18, and arrested 27 internet fraud suspects,” the statement read.
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“The coordinator of the ‘academy’ is said to be 30-year-old Emmanuel Clement, and his ‘students’ are mostly young school leavers, ladies inclusive, within the age range of 18 to 25 years.
“Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Venza car, 30 mobile phones and one laptop.”
Uwujaren said the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
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