By Egufe Yafugborhi

UYO – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFC C, has arrested 24 suspects allegedly undergoing tutelage as internet scammers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.

EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects were arrested Monday following an intelligence report at a storey building suspected to be a hideout for training internet fraudsters at Ewet Housing Estate and Nelson Mandela respectively.

Oyewole stated, “The all-male suspects were arrested in two locations in an intelligence-driven sting operation at D-Line Ewet Housing Estate and Nelson Mandela area, both in Uyo.

“Items recovered from the premises and suspects include five exotic cars, 18 laptops, 17 mobile phones and one internet router.

“EFCC had, November 28, 2019 arrested 23 trainers and trainees at a “Yahoo Academy” at Essien Essien Street, Ikot Ibiok village in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. “The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”