EFCC Arrests Twins, 26 Others For Alleged Internet Fraud In Cross River

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested identical twins, Takwan Potential and Takwan Peter and 26 others for alleged internet fraud in Calabar, Cross River State.

According to a statement issued on Thursday, the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, June 6 following credible intelligence linking them with suspected internet-related fraud.

The other 26 suspects are: Takwan Emmanuel, Kelvin Onedu, Evans Edwin, David Osuji, Osang Tony, Confidence Oblech, Uche Chinedu, Gabriel Kanong, Ojong Victor, Ephraim Ikechukwu and Shedrack Mfon.

Others include Godswill Omini, Walter Opha, Godswill Iti, Moses Sha, Prince Uba, Anyi Bassey, David Disi, Peter Silas, Christian Uche, Chidindu Oforji, Kelvin Anyanwu, Anthony Ojone, Samuel Disi, Gideon Joseph and Ezekiel Francis.

The statement disclosed that the suspects specialized in love scams, others engaged in fraudulent impersonation and obtaining by false pretence.

Items recovered from them include several mobile phones, laptops, five cars and a wifi device.

EFCC said the suspects will soon be charged to court.