Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have arrested 11 suspected currency racketeers and internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The EFCC disclosed this in their official X handle on Wednesday.
They were arrested on Tuesday, November 12, around Apara Street, GRA Port Harcourt based on credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in Naira abuse and internet fraud.
The suspects are Rafael Obi, John Daniel, Dominion Sambo, Solomon Nwoke, Solomon Daniel, Stanley Uche, Micheal Markson, Chima Fred Onwra, Arinze Damian, Vizor Richard and Chidera Orji.
Items recovered included N1.485 million cash, five luxury vehicles, smartphones, and several incriminating documents.
The EFCC said they would be charged to court after concluding the investigations.
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