Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Abuja.
Its spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said made this known in a statement in Abuja.
According to him, 18 of the suspects were arrested at Dawaki axis, while the remaining 12 were arrested at other locations of Abuja.
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He said their arrest followed credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet activities.
”Items seized from the suspects include 23 phones, 4 laptops and 4 vehicles.
”They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” he said. (NAN)