They were arrested during a sting operation at the Buena Vista Estate, Orchid Road, Lekki area of Lagos State.

The arrested suspects

Five suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Lagos.

The suspects were identified as Tamaraemi Akpoviri, Jonathan Oshioke Okhumode, Jordan O. Clifford, Okorie J. Christian and Enabule Peace Osaro.

They were arrested during a sting operation at the Buena Vista Estate, Orchid Road, Lekki area of Lagos State, following an intelligence report on the activities of some individuals suspected to be internet fraudsters in the area.

Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include exotic cars, mobile devices and laptop computers.

The Commission added that suspects will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.