The operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two suspected illegal forex traders, Surajo Umar and Muhammed Sadiq Lawal.
They were arrested on Friday, 10th May 2024, at Udi Street in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital while selling dollars without appropriate licences.
Their arrest followed credible intelligence available to the EFCC on their suspected involvement in illegal foreign exchange transactions.
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In another news, the operatives of the EFCC, on Thursday, 16th May 2024, arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja.
The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Thursday at City College, Karu, Abuja.
Items recovered from them include a car, mobile phones, laptops and incriminating documents.
“They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the EFCC said.
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