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JUST IN: EFCC arrests 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja, Keffi

The Spokesman for EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects were arrested on Saturday, February in Mpape in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and Keffi in Nasarawa State.

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Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters.

The Spokesman for EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects were arrested on Saturday, February in Mpape in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and Keffi in Nasarawa State.

The suspects, comprising 38 males and two females, were arrested following credible information on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences.

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Items recovered from them include two cars, 56 phones, four smart watches, eight power banks and four laptops.

Oyewale said they would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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