The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 17 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Enugu. The arrest was confirmed by Wilson Uwujaren, the Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC, in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja.

The identified suspects are Okechukwu Onah, Ezuma Nnaemezie, Onodugo Oji, Ojioche Nzesinachi, Okii Emmanuel, Ojioche Collins, Usulor Reuben, Thadeus Jude, Okoloeze Emmanuel, Ani Chinaza, Ani Daniel, and Amos Ozoemena. Additionally, Ani Nnamdi, Thomas Ekene, Ani Charles, Ezike Chinecherem, and Nwose Peter were also apprehended.

During the operation, authorities recovered two high-end cars, 26 mobile phones, and four personal computers from the suspects.

The suspects will be brought before the court once the investigation is concluded stated Uwujaren.