EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Akwa Ibom, Recovers Luxury Cars, Smartphones, and Laptops in Uyo Sting Operation
Seventeen suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The arrests, carried out on April 11 and 14, 2025, followed an intelligence-led sting operation by the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, according to a statement released Monday evening by the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale.
The suspects include:
Osita Emmanuel (25), Saint Johnson (20), Peter Lucky (26), Samuel Asuquo (28), Raphael James (29), Chimobi Moses (29), Edara Ubong (21), Nchekwube Paul (23), Happiness Anietie Michael (23), Christopher Edet (32), Amadi Justice (27), Patrick Ahiakwo (30), Sunday Umoh (24), Michael Ekerette Sunday (25), Kennedy Etim Okokon (29), Igwe Greg (30), and Goodnews Ita (23).
They were apprehended at various locations within Uyo, including Use-Offot Nwaniba, Urua Ekpa, Ring Road 3, Ikot Ekpene Road, Calabar-Itu Road, and the Mechanic Village.
Items recovered from the suspects during the operation include 26 smartphones, three laptops, and four vehicles: a white Lexus IS 250 (ABJ-739AV), a metallic grey Toyota Corolla (KTE-687EP), a black Lexus 350 (BWR-36LN), and a black Mercedes GLE (FST-863JS).
The EFCC stated that the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
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