The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has confirmed the arrest of 14 undergraduates of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, Ondo State over alleged internet fraud.
The confirmation was made on Wednesday in a statement by EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale.
He said the students were arrested alongside 19 others in the early hours of the day on issues allegedly bordering on internet crimes.
His words: “The suspects were arrested at different residential locations within Akure metropolis following intelligence on their alleged nefarious activities.
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“Specifically, the sting operation that yielded their arrest was a response to strident calls to the EFCC by neighbours and parents around the locations, to save their children from being lured into internet-related activities by the suspects.
“Items recovered at the point of arrest include ten exotic cars, phones, laptops and one motor bike.
“The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
