EFCC Cautions Students against Internet Fraud, Arrest More Suspected Internet Fraudsters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has charged students of the Federal Science and Technical College, Ukana Offot, Akwa Ibom State, to abhor all forms of internet crimes, and imbibe tenets of integrity.
By O’Yovwe Edomi
This charge was given by the Head, Public Affairs Department, EFCC Uyo Zonal Command, Assistant Commander of the ACE II, T. E. Nwosu during a sensitisation session with old and new members of the Anti-Corruption and Integrity Club of the Federal Science and Technical College Uyo.
She charged the students to always remember that crime does not pay, but brings pain, suffering and setbacks to offenders, as well as their family and friends. According to her “I urge you to embrace good morals, shun crime and imbibe a culture of integrity so that the foundation you are laying now for your tomorrow, will be rooted in the right principles”.
Nwosu further reminded the students that whatever crime that is committed today through the internet, will always come back to haunt the perpetrators because the internet does not forget. When such crimes are discovered, the EFCC will ensure that whoever committed the crime, will definitely do the time. “As club members, you are expected to live above board and partner with the EFCC by sharing information. The EFCC will not shield any offender, even a club member” she said.
The school principal, Mrs. P.O. Ogungheme, who received the team on arrival, commended the Commission for its efforts under the current leadership at ensuring that nobody is above the law and assured that under her leadership, “the school will work with the Commission to ensure that the Federal Science and Technical College remains a crime free zone”.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of the EFCC Integrity Club bannerette, T-shirts, caps, Club Constitution and note pads which were handed over to the club members.
Meanwhile,Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC arrested twenty-three (23) suspected internet fraudsters in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Thursday, May 2, 2024 following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet related activities.
Items recovered from them include one laptop and mobile phones.
Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, media and publicity said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Earlier, Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command also arrested 13( thirteen) suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja.
They were arrested at the Kubwa axis of Abuja following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet-related offences.
The suspects comprise 12 males and one female.
Items recovered from them include 12 phones and laptops.
Oyawele, EFCC’s Head media and publicity equally said they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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