The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has detained two identical twins, Takwan Potential and Takwan Peter, as well as 26 others, in Calabar, Cross River State, for suspected internet fraud.
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, they were apprehended after reliable intelligence linked them to alleged internet-related fraud.
The other 26 suspects are Takwan Emmanuel, Kelvin Onedu, Evans Edwin, David Osuji, Osang Tony, Confidence Oblech, Uche Chinedu, Gabriel Kanong, Ojong Victor, Ephraim Ikechukwu, and Shedrack Mfon.
Others include 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.
Preliminary investigations showed that while some of the suspects specialised in love scams, others engaged in fraudulent impersonation and obtaining by false pretence.
Items recovered from them include several mobile phones, laptops, five cars, and a WiFi device.
The suspects will soon be charged in court.
