Operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 11 persons over currency racketeering and internet fraud in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The eleven suspects were picked by men of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Tuesday, in Port Harcourt, according to a statement by the commission’s Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale.

Oyewale noted that the suspects were arrested around Apara Street, New Government Reservation Area, GRA, Port Harcourt based on credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in naira abuse and internet fraud.

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He said: “The suspects are: Rafael Obi, John Daniel, Dominion Sambo, Solomon Nwoke, Solomon Daniel, Stanley Uche, Micheal Markson, Chima Fred Onwra, Arinze Damian, Vizor Richard and Chidera Orji.

“Items recovered from them include cash totaling N1,485,000.00 (One Million Four Hundred and Eighty-five Thousand), five luxury vehicles smartphones and several incriminating documents.”

Oyewale noted that the eleven persons arrested would be charged to court as soon as the ongoing investigations are concluded.