In a successful sting operation conducted on June 20, 2023, by the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a total of 33 suspected internet fraudsters were apprehended in Enugu. The arrested individuals include Micheal Ogobodo, Michael Elijah, Sopuluchukwu Michael, Michael Joshua, Ogu Jerry, Ebuka Okafor, Ehinyameh Eromosele, Emeka Okongwu, Jane Ogwunga, Okpara Chidera, Emmanuel Abah, David Okwo, Chidozie Okpara, Ngene Samuel, Onuh Kelvin Uchechukwu, Ebuka Kalu Bewell, Oba Stanley Ikechukwu, Kalu Chukwudalu, Ifeanyi Jeff Ukwuoma, Paschal Ugwuanyi, Chukwuma Peter, Ukwuoma Nmasi Joseph, Obiozor Franklin, Chimaobi Kelvin Azubuike, Okafor Damian, Kulugh Simio, Okafor Ifeanyi Gabriel, Ugochukwu Nnabife, Godwin Ifeanyi, Henry Chima, Arinze Ogu, Emmanuel Peter, and Godwin Miracle.
During the operation, law enforcement officials recovered several items from the suspects, including four exotic cars, 49 mobile phones, seven personal computers, one flash drive, and one international passport. The arrested individuals have provided valuable information during questioning and will be charged to court upon the completion of the investigation.