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EFCC arrests 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger

By: TUNDE BOLAJI -MINNA.

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna Local Government Areas of Niger State.

They were arrested following credible intelligence that linked them to suspected fraudulent internet activities., according to the Spokesperson of the Operatives, Mr. Dele Oyewale in a statement made available to newsmen in Minna.

Items recovered from them include three cars, eight power-generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, two power stabilizers, 10 motorcycles, eight laptop computers, four Bluetooth speakers, and 60 Android phones.

Also recovered were fetish items that included three calabashes adorned with feathers, traditionally made soap and sponge, a bottle of hot drink, 20 cowries, a waist bead, and four ladies underwear.

They would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded and the statement concluded.

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