The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in the Federal Capital Territory.
The EFCC, which made this known in a statement on Tuesday, said the arrests were effected the same day.
The suspects included Joseph Boniface, Emmaneul Okwara, Elijah Iwebie, Moses Hassan, Abdulrahman Lawal, Azu Chidubem Eugene, Abdullahi Adebola and Elijah Simon.
Others were Terfa Lincoln, David Kome, Chukwudah Martinez, Adie Matthew, Canice Agabi, Abbas Aminu, Damilare James and Christopher Simon. Also arrested include Mohammed Abdulhamid, Ifeanyi Bosah, Ayuba Aminu, Godwin Terkura and Victor Ademola.
The statement by the EFCC said the suspects were nabbed in the Lugbe and Kubwa suburbs of Abuja.
It said this followed actionable intelligence on their alleged internet-related fraud activities
More than 25 high-end mobile phones, three laptops and Mercedes CLA250 and C300 cars were recovered from the suspects.
The anti-graft agency said will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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