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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested five alleged internet fraudsters in the Makurdi metropolis, Benue State.<\/p>\n

This was made known on Thursday in a post on the anti-graft agency X handle.<\/p>\n

The statement said they were arrested on Thursday following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related offences.<\/p>\n

The suspects listed in the statement include Stanley Tochukwu, Desmond Tochukwu, Dennis Emeka, George Ebuka and Arinze Odo.<\/p>\n

The EFCC disclosed that some items, including phones, power bank, ATM cards and some cash, were recovered from the suspects.<\/p>\n

It further added that they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested five alleged internet fraudsters in the Makurdi metropolis, Benue State. This was made known on Thursday in a post on the anti-graft agency X handle. 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