Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC

EFCC Nabs 5 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Uyo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo zonal office, on Wednesday April 3, 2019, arrested five internet fraudsters in a sting operation. The suspects are Uchendu Denis, Osinachi Sam David, Chikezie Bright, Francis Martins and Okafor Emmanuel. They were arrested at Nsini Odeyop Street, Shelter Afrik Estate, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, following intelligence report of their suspicious activities. At the time of arrest, it was discovered that the suspects, who where lodging in a 3 bedroom flat, used one of the rooms for their cyber crime activities. Items recovered from them include: o…