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EFCC ARRESTS THREE INTERNET FRAUDTSERS IN ABUJA

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested three suspected Internet fraudsters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, for their alleged involvement in romance scam, identity theft and other Internet-related fraud.


Dele Oyewale, EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, September 7th, 2020.


He said the suspects, Ajayiton Harry (27), Okoro Daniel (28) and Oziegbe Precious Ehijele (27), were arrested in their hideout in Flat G2, Plot 334, Dawaki, behind News Engineering, Abuja, following intelligence volunteered by concerned citizens in the area.


Items recovered from the suspects include two Lexus RX350 SUV, three laptops and expensive phones.


Oyewale added that they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, the anti-graft agency said.


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