Operatives from the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended 33 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This development was announced in a statement released by the anti-graft agency on October 2.
The arrests occurred during a sting operation in the Iwofe and Ogboro areas of Port Harcourt. The EFCC acted on credible intelligence regarding the suspects’ alleged participation in fraudulent online activities, leading to their apprehension at various hideouts.
In the course of the operation, authorities recovered a significant number of items linked to the fraudulent activities. Among the confiscated goods were multiple mobile phones, laptops, and boxes containing counterfeit United States currency. Additionally, the operatives seized fake stamps from various organizations, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Customs, airport clearance, as well as stamps from courier services such as DHL and FedEx. Two vehicles were also taken into custody as part of the operation.
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