The Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters. They are, Kufre Miller Okoh, Joshua Tom, Emmanuel Ekpuk Anderson, Pascal Alisiri, Chimeze Umungalaen, Clinton Alisiobi and Joshua Onuigbo.
The trio of Kufre Miller Okoh, Joshua Tom and Emmanuel Ekpuk Anderson were picked up by operatives of the Commission on Tuesday, February 4 in an early morning raid on their hide out, No 52/53 Azungu Street, Rumuigbo, Port Harcourt, while the quartet of Pascal Alisiri, Chimeze Umungalaen, Clinton Alisiobi and Joshua Onuigbo were arrested at Intercontinental Hotel, Umuahia, Abia State on February 3, 2020.
The operation was based on actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in Internet fraud which was supported by surveillance on their hide outs.
Preliminary investigation indicate that the suspects, particularly those arrested in Port Harcourt were neck deep in bitcoin scam.
Items recovered from the suspects include one Apple laptop, one Lenovo laptop, one Infinix HOT 6 Pro, two Infinix Hot 6, one Intel P31, one iPhone 5, two iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 11.
They would be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is concluded.