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Internet Fraud: EFCC Arrests 36 Suspects in Port Harcourt 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 36 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

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According to the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended by operatives of its Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, during a sting operation carried out at various locations within the city, following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet-related fraud.

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“Items recovered from them include different models of exotic vehicles, a Q-link motorcycle, various brands of phones and laptops containing incriminating and fraudulent documents,” the Commission stated.

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It added that the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.

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