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Thirteen Arrested in Major Internet Fraud Bust in Uyo

3/24/2025

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Thirteen suspected internet fraudsters were apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on March 21, 2025. Among them, Omereonye Solomon Chigozie, also known as Kolor Cabiek Ye, faces charges for swindling victims out of $1,500 through Facebook impersonation, with his trial scheduled for May 22, 2025.

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Thirteen suspected internet fraudsters were apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on March 21, 2025. Among them, Omereonye Solomon Chigozie, also known as Kolor Cabiek Ye, faces charges for swindling victims out of $1,500 through Facebook impersonation, with his trial scheduled for May 22, 2025.