Suspected internet fraudsters arrested in port harcourt
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Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested in Port Harcourt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested several suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The suspects, who were arrested in a sting operation carried out by the EFCC, were found to be involved in various forms of internet fraud, including romance scams, business email compromise, and other types of cybercrime.
According to the EFCC, the suspects were arrested following a tip-off from a concerned citizen who reported a suspicious activity in the area.
The arrested suspects include:
- John Okoro, 25, who claimed to be a student at the University of Port Harcourt
- Chukwuemeka Nwosu, 28, who claimed to be a businessman
- Chinonso Nwachukwu, 22, who claimed to be a student at the Rivers State University
- Uchechukwu Nwosu, 30, who claimed to be a civil servant
The suspects were found to be in possession of several laptops, smartphones, and other electronic devices, as well as large sums of money and other valuables.
The EFCC said that the suspects would be charged to court for their alleged involvement in internet fraud.
"This is a major breakthrough in our efforts to combat internet fraud in the country," said the EFCC's Acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu. "We will continue to work tirelessly to track down and prosecute those who engage in this illegal activity."
The EFCC has been carrying out a series of operations to combat internet fraud in recent months, and has arrested several suspects in various parts of the country.
In related news, the EFCC has also launched a new campaign to educate the public about the dangers of internet fraud and how to protect themselves from falling victim to these scams.
The campaign, which is being carried out in partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), aims to raise awareness about the risks associated with internet fraud and provide tips on how to stay safe online.
"We want to educate the public about the risks of internet fraud and how to protect themselves from falling victim to these scams," said the EFCC's Public Affairs Officer, Wilson Uwujaren. "We will continue to work with the NOA and other stakeholders to ensure that our message reaches as many people as possible."