In a bid to fight against fraudulent internet activities across the South East zone, no fewer than 13 suspected yahoo-yahoo fraudsters, has been arrested yesterday by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zone.
The suspects’ residences were invaded by the financial crime personnel in Lomalinda Extension area of Maryland, Enugu.
Those arrested are: Frank Ikechukwu,Bright Alozie,Aloysious Ani, Ikenna Kingsley,Prince Ofoeze, David Ugonna,Prinewill Onyia,Chibuike Ebulue, Charles Chinedu,Christopher Patrick,Emeka Joel,Valentino Simon and Joseph Ani were arrested.
The raid was a fallout of intelligence report relating to their flamboyant lifestyle and cyber related activities which were said to have been used to defraud unsuspecting members of the public, including foreigners of their hard earned monies.
Some of the items recovered when their residences were searched with duly signed warrants include several mobile phones, laptop computers, several Identification and ATM cards, Honda Accord Salon car, three Lexus ES350 cars, a Mercedez Benz C300 and other incriminating documents which are all being analysed.
They will be charged to court soon.
