By Ife Osemedua
365Daily -The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Emmanuel Eneji, a 23-year-old movie producer, and nineteen others for alleged internet fraud in Calabar, Cross River State.
The arrest was made by operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Commission on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, said in a press statement issued on 19 May, 2021, that the nineteen suspects ages ranged between 19 and 36.
He gave their names as Okonkwo Chukwudi Charles, Obua Akwo Promise, Angba Murphy, Adie Stephen, Success Otu Edem, Asukwo Emmanuel, Godspower Akwo, Anibiet Nna, Jesam Akpama and Dennis Jerry.
Others include Princewill Sunny, Godbless Olulu, Charles Onwuneme, David Njoku, Victor Francis, Goodluck Alabo, Happiness Otu, Nwadike Kelechi and Obasi Ugochukwu.
Uwujaren added that the suspects were picked up at different locations within the state capital, namely Ekorimim, Ifete junction, Parliamentary by Car Park and Behind Zone 6 by Monty Suit.
He further said their arrest was facilitated by credible intelligence regarding their nefarious activities.
According to him, items recovered from the suspects include one unmarked black Toyota Corolla car, one red Toyota Avalon with registration number-CHR 56 AF, various sophisticated mobile phones, laptops, one WiFi Router, one Modulator-demodulator and flash drives.
The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the Commission concludes investigation, he added.