A 23-year-old movie producer known as Emmanuel Eneji has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for his involvement in an alleged internet fraud popularly known as Yahoo-Yahoo.
THE PARADISE learned that Eneji and 19 others were arrested on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Calabar, Cross River State capital by the Operatives from the Uyo zonal office.
According to the EFCC on its official Twitter page, the 19 suspects whose ages range between 19 and 36 are Okonkwo Chukwudi Charles, Obua Akwo Promise, Angba Murphy, Adie Stephen, Success Otu Edem, Asukwo Emmanuel, Godspower Akwo, Anibiet Nna, Jesam Akpama and Dennis Jerry.
Others include Princewill Sunny, Godbless Olulu, Charles Onwuneme, David Njoku, Victor Francis, Goodluck Alabo, Happiness Otu, Nwadike Kelechi and Obasi Ugochukwu.
“The suspects were picked up at different locations within the state capital, namely Ekorinim, Efio-Ette junction, Parliamentary by Car Park and Behind Zone 6 by Monty Suite”, the EFCC said.
“Their arrest was facilitated by credible intelligence regarding their nefarious activities.
“Items recovered from the suspects include, one unmarked black Toyota Corolla car, one red Toyota Avalon with registration number-CHR 56 AF, various sophisticated mobile phones, laptops, one WiFi Router, one Modulator-demodulator and flash drives.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the Commission concludes investigation”, the EFCC added.
