11 suspected currency racketeers nabbed in Port Harcourt

Abdullateef Fowewe

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate have apprehended 11 suspected currency racketeers and internet fraudsters.

This was made known by the EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Wednesday.

Oyewale stated that the suspects were arrested around Apara Street, New GRA, Port Harcourt, based on credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in Naira abuse and internet fraud.

The suspects according to the remark are Rafael Obi, John Daniel, Dominion Sambo, Solomon Nwoke, Solomon Daniel, Stanley Uche, Micheal Markson, Chima Onwra, Arinze Damian, Vizor Richard and Chidera Orji.

The remark reads in part, “Items recovered from them include, cash totalling N1.485 million, five luxury vehicles, smartphones and several incriminating documents.

“They will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.”