EFCC Arrests 44 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Enugu and Anambra

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 44 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Enugu and Anambra states. The arrests took place on September 28 and 29, 2024, following actionable intelligence linking the suspects to various online criminal activities.

In a statement released on their X page, the EFCC confirmed that the arrests occurred during early morning operations over the weekend. The statement detailed that the suspects were apprehended at multiple locations across both states.

“Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested Forty-four (44) suspected internet fraudsters at different locations of Enugu and Anambra States,” the commission noted.

Investigations revealed that the suspects used social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to target unsuspecting victims. Some individuals posed as romantic partners to foreign nationals with the intent to defraud them, while others were found in possession of fraudulent documents.

During the operation, the EFCC recovered various items, including laptops and sophisticated mobile phones, which are believed to have been used in their illicit activities.

The commission stated that the suspects would be charged in court once the investigations are completed.