The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has announced that it has arrested two identical twins, Takwan Potential and Takwan Peter, for internet scam.
The Anti-graft agency while revealing this through its official Twitter account on Thursday also stated that 26 others were arrested for the same crime in Uyo Zonal Command, Cross River State.
The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, following a credible intelligence linking them with suspected internet-related fraud.
The other 26 suspects include Takwan Emmanuel, Kelvin Onedu, Evans Edwin, David Osuji, Osang Tony, Confidence Oblech, Uche Chinedu, Gabriel Kanong, Ojong Victor, Ephraim Ikechukwu and Shedrack Mfon.
Others are Godswill Omini, Walter Opha, Godswill Iti, 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.
According to preliminary investigations, some of the suspects specialised in love scams, while others engaged in fraudulent impersonation and acquiring by deception.
Among the items retrieved were many mobile phones, laptop computers, five automobiles, and a wifi equipment. Suspects will be charged in court soon.
