By Nkechi Eze
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna Local Government Areas of Niger State.
According to a signed statement by the commission’s spokesperson Dele Oyewale, they were arrested following credible intelligence that linked them to suspected fraudulent internet activities.
The statement further disclosed that items recovered from them include three cars, eight power generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, two power stabilizers, 10 motorcycles, eight laptop computers, four bluetooth speakers and 60 android phones.
Also recovered were fetish items that included three calabashes, adorned with feathers, traditionally made soap and sponge, a bottle of hot drink, 20 cowries, a waist bead and four lady’s under wears.
They would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
