The Kaduna Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has again arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Kaduna metropolis. This came few days after a similar breakthrough was recorded in Nasarawa State by the Zonal Office.
Head Media of EFCC Kaduna Zonal Office, Zainab Sani Ahmed said the suspects were nabbed at their hide out at No.15, Giwa Road, Barnawa High Cost area of Kaduna metropolis.
The suspects including a female were arrested following an intelligence report.
The suspects are, Iyere Eromoseze Sylvester, 40, Uyiekpen Gabriel Etiosa, 21, Elimia John, 22, Eguasa Osas, 24, Osaohian Osas, 23, Faith Equasaogbomo, 33, and Terry Ogbudu, 25.
An identity card belonging to a Special Assistant of the National Assembly (House of Representatives) bearing Sylvester was found during the raid.
Items recovered at the point of arrest include, a Toyota Venza car, 18 exotic phones (iPhones, Samsung, etc), three Apple iPads, five laptops, two international passports, several SIM cards of various networks.
Others are two Mifi and several flash drives, 11 ATM cards, exotic wrist watches and an exotic variant of indian hemp (Haze).
They reportedly attempted to hide some of the items in the microwave, toilet water closet and bathroom sink.