40 internet fraud suspects arrested by EFCC in Warri, Delta State

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 41 suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State, following a sting operation based on intelligence reports. The suspects were apprehended by the operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC on Friday, September 8, 2023.

According to a statement by the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, the suspects are involved in various forms of online fraud, such as romance scams, identity theft, phishing, and money laundering. He said that the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Items recovered from the suspects include eight exotic cars: two Toyota Venzas, one Range Rover, one Lexus EX 350, two Lexus RX 350s, one Toyota Camry, one Mercedes-Benz C300, a Mercedes-Benz GLK, phones, and laptops.

The EFCC urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities of internet fraudsters to the nearest office of the commission or through its website, www.efccnigeria.org. The commission also reiterated its commitment to fighting corruption and economic crimes in Nigeria.