Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 13 persons for alleged Internet fraud.
The suspects are Daniel Nwafor, Yusuf Abdulwaheed, Yusuf Adekunle, Ejiga Samuel, Umar Farouk Mohammed and Emmanuel Simon.
Others include Habeeb Ikojo, Osondu Stanley, Ibrahim Oyelade, Taiwo Samuel, Churchill Onodu, Jamiu Abdulkareem and Ogbede Y. Oguchi.
In a statement on Wednesday, the commission said they were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at different locations in Dawaki and Dutse areas of Abuja, following credible intelligence on their alleged fraudulent activities.
Items recovered from suspects include two cars (a Toyota Camry and Mercedes C300), 32 smart phones and 3 laptops.
The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, the commission said.
