Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arrested a 28-year-old medical practitioner, Chijioke Precious and 17 others over alleged internet fraud in Owerri, Imo State.
The 17 others whose ages range between 21 and 34 are; Anthony Joshua, Henry Mezie, Chukwuebuka Ahiwe, Michael Chinagorom, Jossy Irokwe, Ibe Chukwuebuka, Iroadinma Chibuike, Uchechukwu Divine and Nwosu Emmanuel.
Others include Kenneth Williams, Mmesoma Oparanozie, Chikezie Ogochukwu, Uchenna Ejiogu, Victor Chijioke, Chidera Cyprian, Chukwuebuka Precious and Anyaehie Kelvin.
Head, Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, said in a statement that they were arrested “based on intelligence” around 1:am on Wednesday at Umuguma area of World Bank in Owerri, Imo State, capital.
“Recovered are seven luxurious cars which include one green lexus ES350, one blue Lexus ES320, two Toyota Venza, one silver Lexus RX 350, one black Toyota and one white Mercedes Benz 4Matic.
“Other items recovered include over 20 sophisticated mobile phones, more than 12 laptops, four inverter batteries, one big screen television and jewelries suspected to be proceeds of crime.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” Uwujaren said.