EFCC Arrests 19 Akwa Ibom University Students For Internet Fraud 

The Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested 19 students of Akwa Ibom State University for internet-related offences.

The commission disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday on its website, noting that the suspects were apprehended on Friday, April 28, 2023.

READ ALSO: Seyi Tinubu Mum Over $10.8m London Mansion Acquired From EFCC Suspect

The commission added that the undergraduate students were arrested at their private hostels – Obong Abasi Lodge and Mfon Obong Lodge -located at Ikot Akpadem in Mkpat-Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state.

“19 undergraduates of Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat-Enin, were on Friday, April 28, 2023, arrested by operatives of the Uyo Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for suspected internet-related offences.

“Their arrest followed several months of surveillance on their suspected involvement in romance scam, fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions and impersonation. They will be charged to court as soon as Investigations are concluded,” the commission said.

Items recovered from them include several laptops and mobile phones.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG