Rita Odafe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained 44 individuals believed to be involved in internet fraud across Enugu and Anambra States.
This operation took place during the early morning hours of Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, 2024, undertaken by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the EFCC.
The arrests resulted from credible information linking these individuals to online criminal activities.
“In the course of initial investigations, it was discovered that the suspects exploited social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to scam victims.”
“Some of them particularly used fake profiles to engage foreign individuals in romantic relationships with the aim of swindling them, while others possessed fraudulent documents on their devices.”
“Various laptops and high-end mobile phones were confiscated from the suspects.”
“They will face legal proceedings once the investigations are completed,” concluded the anti-corruption agency.
