In a significant development in the ongoing crackdown on cybercrime activities, the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully arrested a total of forty-six (46) individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The arrests were carried out at various locations within Calabar, Cross River State, and Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
According to the EFCC, the operations leading to the apprehension of the suspects were executed with precision and professionalism, resulting in a total of twenty-two (22) arrests in Calabar on October 13, 2023, and twenty-four (24) more in Eket on Sunday, October 15, 2023. The operations were conducted based on actionable intelligence.
The identities of the suspects arrested in Calabar are David Boniface Akani, Johnson Umuke, James Michael, Akeke Favour, Enange Benard, Godson Ubi, Eddie Godson, Eyo Jesse Bassey, Joachim Omuyeh, Dickson Abang, Ikora Sunny, Emmanuel Godwin, Dannis Lipeunim, Agwazia Sunny Henry, Abang Emmanuel, Godspower Eyan, Elena Samuel, Adie Godson, Chisom Stanley, Nonso Solomon, Eyam Daniel Okpa and Aka Richard
In Eket, the following individuals were apprehended, Fonime John Etukudo, Nsisong Udoh, Saviour Daniel, Sampson Sunday, Joshua James Michael, Paul Edet Etiemana, Archibong Okomobong Bassey, Inemesit Akin Bassey, Edidiong, Aniete Tom, Ebowusim Chifia Aslem, Nwanchukwu Ebenezer Chinonso, Archibong Alfred Archibong, Itauma Uforotobong Richard, Bassey David Nicholas, Chidozie Ikechukwu, Japhet Linus Akwaowo, Victor Evans, Fortune Udia, Benjamin Amos, Prince Augustine, David Daniel, Augustine Obinna, Udeme Unanaowo Unanaowo and Obinnaya Jide.
During the operations, the EFCC seized sophisticated mobile phones, six exotic cars, and various laptops believed to have been used in the commission of cybercrimes. These items have been secured as part of the ongoing investigations.
The arrested suspects will undergo thorough investigations by the EFCC, and upon the conclusion of the process, they will be arraigned in court to face charges related to their alleged involvement in internet fraud.
The EFCC continues its unwavering commitment to combating cybercrime and protecting the financial integrity of Nigeria. Further developments regarding this case will be made available to the public in due course.
