Police Officers attached to the Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing Terrorism of Zone 16 headquarters,Yenagoa led by CSP Isaac Uhawha has recovered suspected stolen SUV and GLK 350 Mercedes.
The Public Relations Officer of Zone 16 Police Command,Gunn Emonena who is also a Superintendent of Police said
the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16 Command Yenagoa, AIG. Adebola .A.Hamzat reaffirmed the capabilities and expertize of the Zone in tackling cybercrime and protecting cyber space in Zone 16 and beyond while commending the Police operatives of the Zonal Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing Terrorism led by CSP Isaac Uhawha, of Zone 16 Command for bursting the group of miscrants involved in series of criminal activities ranging from internet fraud, suspected stolen vehicles and diabolic ritual activities.
SP Emonena gave names of the suspects as Mr.Emmanuel Chinedu 34years, from Anambra State, Mr Uche Darlington Mark 33yearrs from Abia State,Mr Micah Douglas 22years Rivers State,Mr Stephen Martins 29years Rivers State,Mr Jack Prosper 22years Rivers State,Mr Shimkayah Oju Ibor 18years from Rivers State.
The Police Image Maker disclosed that the suspects were arrested on Monday,17th December, 2024 at Progress Estate Eneka, Rukpokwu, Port Harcourt Rivers State, following the conduct of a covert operation by the operatives upon the receipt of credible intelligence.
The spokesperson of zone 16 Police Command explained that the suspects impersonated a Canadian Actor named Keanurweeves and defrauded a Finish woman named kirsi and another American USA lady named Brenda of 1,300 Euro and 12,000 Dollars respectively.
“During investigation, the operatives of the Zone recovered the following items:
SUV Mercedes, White colored
GLK 350 Mercedes Benze 2009 model
Diabolic ritual items such as spiritual soaps, Three (3) white containers, a red material cloths and an oil
Two (2) laptops, phones and other electronic devices
Canadian Loud (hard drugs).
“The recovered items are believed to be instrument used in the syndicate’s cybercrime operations.
“The suspects upon interrogation, confessed to have involved in series of fraudulent activities amounting to over N 700,000,000.00 (seven hundred million). The suspects will be arraigned in Court and prosecuted once investigations are concluded.
“The Zone 16 Command will continue to work closely with residents of Bayelsa and Rivers States to track and prosecute cyber criminals, combat cyber crime and other forms of trans-national organized criminal activities and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable under the Nigerian Laws” SP Emonena said.
Meanwhile,the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokum while reaffirming the commitment of the Force to leverage the emerging technological advancement to protect the citizens of Nigeria, both physically and in the digital space, further reiterates that the force is well dedicated and well equipped to combat cases of cyber crimes in the country.