Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 17 suspected Internet fraudsters in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
The suspects: Osita Emmanuel, 25; Saint Johnson, 20; Peter Lucky, 26; Samuel Asuquo, 28; Raphael James, 29; Chimobi Moses, 29; Edara Ubong, 21; and Nchekwube Paul, 23 were arrested during a sting operation carried out between April 11 and 14, 2025.
Others apprehended include Happiness Anietie Michael, 23; Christopher Edet, 32; Amadi Justice, 27; Patrick Ahiakwo, 30; Sunday Umoh, 24; Michael Ekerette Sunday, 25; Kennedy Etim Okokon, 29; Igwe Greg, 30; and Goodnews Ita, 23.
The suspects were picked up in various locations within the state capital, including Use-Offot, Nwaniba, Urua Ekpa, Ring Road 3, Ikot Ekpene Road, Calabar Itu Road, and the Mechanic Village axis.
Items recovered from them include 26 smartphones, three laptops, a white Lexus IS 250 (ABJ-739AV), a metallic grey Toyota Corolla (KTE-687EP), a black Lexus 350 (BWR-36LN), and a black GLE (FST-863JS).
Spokesperson for the Commission, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests and stated that the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
