Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested a medical doctor named Chijioke Precious and 17 others for alleged internet fraud in Imo State.
The 18 suspects were arrested on Wednesday morning, February 17 after operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office stormed Umuguma area of “World Bank” in Owerri. According to a post on the official Instagram page of the Commission, the doctor is aged 28 while the other suspects are between the ages 21 and 34.
The posts reads;
“EFCC Arrests Medical Doctor, 17 Other Alleged Internet Fraud Suspects in Owerri
“Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 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.
“They were arrested based on intelligence around 1am on Wednesday at Umuguma area of “World Bank” in Owerri, Imo state.”
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