How EFCC busted internet fraud school in Abia, arrested suspects | Read Details
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday , busted an internet fraud training centre in Umuahia, Abia State.
The operation at Doofco Palace building, behind Government College, Umuahia, led to the arrest of 23 suspected internet fraudsters, including eight undergoing training.
The anti-graft agency said the centre, known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom’, was located inside the Doofco Palace building, behind Government College, Umuahia.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the EFCC, those arrested at the training centre include Toona Henry, Tavershima Solomon, Chi Orseer James, Ubee Benjamin, Gabriel Ibe Ifeanyi, Tindue Godwin, Muhammed Terwase Micheal, and Destiny Andrew.
Others picked up in separate operations at Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umuagu also in Umuahia are: Okezie Almond, Precious Osmond, Kenneth Prospect, Iweobi Chika Augustine, Nedolisa Victor, Kanu Austin, Anolu David, Collins Chinedu, Joshua Nnamdi, Ogechi Chibuzor, Michael Chinonso, Prince Chigozie, Festus Nwogu, Michael Lazarus, and Kingsley Ndubuisi.
“The trainees were arrested at the training centre located at Doofco Palace building, behind Government College Umuahia, on credible intelligence, while others were arrested at Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu, all in Umuahia, Abia State” the statement read in part.
Recovered items include two cars, 15 laptops, and 34 mobile phones.
The EFCC stated that the suspects will soon be charged to court for prosecution.
