The Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Command arrested 19 students of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) Mkpat-Enin, on Friday, April 28, 2023, for suspected internet-related offences.
They were arrested at their private hostels: Obong Abasi Lodge and Mfon Obong Lodge both located at Ikot Akpadem in Mkpat-Enin LGA of Akwa Ibom State.
EFCC in a statement disclosed that their arrest followed several months of surveillance on their suspected involvement in romance sc@m, fr@udulent crypto currency transactions and impersonation.
Items recovered from them include, several laptops and mobile phones.
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