On June 20, 2023, the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 33 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Enugu, a city in southeast Nigeria. The operation was conducted as a sting operation.
According to SaharaReporters, among the arrested individuals are Micheal Ogobodo, Michael Elijah, Sopuluchukwu Michael, Michael Joshua, Ogu Jerry, Ebuka Okafor, Ehinyameh Eromosele, Emeka Okongwu, Jane Ogwunga, Okpara Chidera, Emmanuel Abah, David Okwo, Chidozie Okpara, and Ngene Samuel. Additionally, the list includes Onuh Kelvin Uchechukwu, Ebuka Kalu Bewell, Oba Stanley Ikechukwu, Kalu Chukwudalu, Ifeanyi Jeff Ukwuoma, Paschal Ugwuanyi, Chukwuma Peter, Ukwuoma Nmasi Joseph, Obiozor Franklin, Chimaobi Kelvin Azubuike, Okafor Damian, Kulugh Simio, Okafor Ifeanyi Gabriel, Ugochukwu Nnabife, Godwin Ifeanyi, Henry Chima, Arinze Ogu, Emmanuel Peter, and Godwin Miracle.
According to a statement released by Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, the authorities confiscated four luxurious cars, 49 mobile phones, seven personal computers, one flash drive, and one passport from the suspects.
The apprehended individuals have provided valuable statements and will face charges once the investigation is completed.
