Ndudi Anyim
An Internet Fraud Training Centre has been uncovered by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Office.
The ‘academy’, located in Arab Contractors Area of Mpape Hills, a suburb of Abuja, was discovered when operatives, acting on intelligence, swooped on the location.
It was learnt that operatives stormed the base, on Thursday, February 18, and arrested 27 internet fraud suspects.
According to the EFCC, “The coordinator of the ‘academy’ is said to be 30-year-old Emmanuel Clement, and his ‘students’ are mostly young school leavers, ladies inclusive, within the age range of 18 to 25 years.
“Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Venza car, 30 mobile phones and one laptop.”
The Commission maintained that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.