The EFCC has apprehended 11 individuals in Uyo on charges of internet fraud.

The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said it arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.

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EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Nine males and two females suspected of fraudulent internet activities, lavish lifestyles, and naira spraying at events in Uyo were intercepted and arrested along Ikpa Road in a fleet of cars, based on credible intelligence.

According to the statement: “Cars recovered from them include a Toyota Land Crusader Prado with registration number ABC 553 LD Abuja; a Toyota Camry LE with registration number KKN 48 AE Akwa Ibom; two Honda Accord, with registration numbers LSR 754 AQ Lagos and LSR 475 FN Lagos, respectively; a Toyota saloon with registration number RBC 1898J Abuja; and a Lexus 300 saloon with registration number JJJ423 JK Lagos.

Other items recovered from them include 15 smartphones and 10 bundles of N200 notes.

He said the suspects would be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.