May 31, 2025

Internet Fraudster Jailed In Uyo

The convict was arrested at his residence in Okuku, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, on May 5, 2025, by a team of operatives during a sting operation.  By Agency Reporter Justice Maurine Adaobi of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo has convicted and sentenced Elijah Okwa Etenrulimre to three months imprisonment […]

October 11, 2024

DStv Crew Member Heading For Uyo To Cover AFCON Match Shot Dead During Attack, 6 Others Rescued

The police spokesperson added, “Meanwhile, operations are still ongoing for the possible rescue of the seventh crew member. Further development shall be communicated.” By SaharaReporters A crew of DStv journalists going to cover the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match were attacked and kidnapped. At the same time, one of them has now been […]

April 20, 2024

Internet Fraud Academy Proprietor Bags 10 Years Jail Term In Uyo

Edet’s journey to the Correctional Centre commenced on January 22, 2024, when investigators from the EFCC’s office in Uyo acted on intelligence and arrested 10 suspects at his Cybercrimes Training Centre at D-Line Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo. By Our Reporter The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the […]

October 12, 2023

EFCC Arrests Six Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Akwa Ibom

By Patrick Odey, Punch Newspaper Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Akwa Ibom State, have arrested six internet fraudsters. The Acting Head, Media and Publicity of the commission, Dele Oyewale, on Monday, disclosed this in a statement. Oyewale said the suspects were arrested along Calabar-Itu road during a […]