EFCC ARRESTS MEDICAL DOCTOR, 17 OTHER SUSPECTS OVER ALLEGED INTERNET FRAUD IN OWERRI
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Office, on Wednesday arrested a 28-year-old medical practitioner, Chijioke Precious and 17 others over alleged internet fraud in Owerri, Imo State.
The 17 other suspects whose ages range between 21 and 34 are: Anthony Joshua, Henry Mezie, Chukwuebuka Ahiwe, Michael Chinagorom, Jossy Irokwe, Ibe Chukwuebuka, Iroadinma Chibuike, Uchechukwu Divine and Nwosu Emmanuel.
Others are: Kenneth Williams, Mmesoma Oparanozie, Chikezie Ogochukwu, Uchenna Ejiogu, Victor Chijioke, Chidera Cyprian, Chukwuebuka Precious and Anyaehie Kelvin.
They were arrested based on intelligence report around 1am on Wednesday,17th February 2021 at Umuguma area of "World Bank" in Owerri, Imo state.
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7 luxurious cars which include, one green lexus ES350, one blue Lexus ES320, two Toyota Venza, one silver Lexus RX 350, one black Toyota and one white Mercedes Benz 4Matic were recovered from the suspects.
Other items recovered include over 20 sophisticated mobile phones, more than 12 laptops, four inverter batteries, one big screen television and jewelries suspected to be proceeds of crime.
The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, according to the anti-graft agency.
Recall, on Friday, 12th February 2021, the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the anti-graft agency arrested 20 suspects at New Owerri, Eminike Estate, Norble Abode, Owerri, Imo State.
Advisory
Following the increase in rate of internet fraud committed by Nigerians, especially the youths, it is pertinent that relevant agencies and the Government work hand in hand to educate citizens on the adverse effects of engaging in online fraud and other related offences.
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