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EFCC Nabs 19 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom, Cross River

by Ngozi Ibe and Iniobong Ekponta
June 20, 2025
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EFCC,EFCC Nabs 19 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom,Cross River

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have busted a cybercrime syndicate specialising in duping unsuspecting Nigerians and overseas’ residents of cash and other personal belongings through internet scam.

The Head, Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Ojewale, who disclosed this to Journalists in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, explained that the suspected cyber fraudsters were apprehended at various hideouts in Uyo and Calabar.

According to Ojewale, the raids which were carried out on Thursday, June 19, 2025, led to the arrest of 13 suspects on two locations at Atimbo and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar, Cross River State, and six others, who were earlier arrested along the Idoro axis of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

“They were all arrested in different sting operations following actionable intelligence linking them with alleged internet-related frauds,” he stated.

The EFCC spokesman listed items recovered from the suspects to include three exotic cars, 31 mobile phones and five laptops.

Urging the public to be wary of suspicious characters on cyber space, Ojewale warned criminal elements that no stone would left unturned in the task of stemming the tides of fraudulent activities in the society.

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He assured that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

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