Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated operations carried out in Bida and Minna local government areas of Niger State.
This was disclosed in a statement released by the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale on Wednesday.
Oyewale, said the suspects were arrested following credible intelligence that linked them to suspected fraudulent internet activities.
Variety of items believed to be proceeds of crime or used in furtherance of illegal activities were recovered during the raid.
The items recovered among others are;
Three automobiles, eight power-generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, two power stabilisers, 10 motorcycles, eight laptop computers, four bluetooth speakers, and 60 Android phones.
In addition to electronic gadgets and vehicles, operatives also found fetish materials at the scene. Among the recovered items were three calabashes adorned with feathers, traditionally made soap and sponge, a bottle of alcoholic drink, 20 cowries, a waist bead, and four pieces of female underwear.
The commission said investigations were ongoing and the suspects would be charged in court upon conclusion.
“The suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are concluded,” Oyewale concluded.