The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested identical twins Takwan Potential and Takwan Peter, as well as 26 others in Calabar, Cross River State, for alleged internet fraud.
The suspects were detained on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, as a result of reliable intelligence connecting them to an alleged online fraud.
Takwan Emmanuel, Kelvin Onedu, Evans Edwin, David Osuji, Osang Tony, Confidence Oblech, Uche Chinedu, Gabriel Kanong, Ojong Victor, Ephraim Ikechukwu, and Shedrack Mfon were named as the other 26 suspects.
Others include 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.
Preliminary investigations showed that while some of 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.
The anti-graft agency added that suspects will soon be charged to court.
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