The Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) has arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Jere and Maiduguri LGAs of Borno.
Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesperson, said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday in a sting operation following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
The suspects were identified as Olatunji Sherif, Bright Felix, Jude Magaji, Jonah Jondi, Ojobaro Abdullahi, Jerry Zizighi and Micah Joseph.
Others are Mari Ayuba, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Adam Abiodun, and Victor Chinonso Okolieaboh.
“Items recovered at their residence included one Mercedes Benz GLK 350, a Toyota Corolla saloon car, smartphones, MTN 4G Wi-Fi and power banks,” Uwujaren said.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”
In another develpment, the EFCC said it secured the conviction and sentencing of one Muhammad Abdullahi Kulloma to one year imprisonment in Maiduguri.
“Kulloma was prosecuted on one count amended charge of cheating to the tune of N19, 950,000.00 (nineteen million nine hundred and fifty thousand naira),” the EFCC said
