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    Delta police arrest 184 over alleged cybercrime, terrorism financing

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    The Delta State Police Command has arrested 184 suspects believed to be involved in internet fraud and terrorism financing during a coordinated raid in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area.

     Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Monday evening at the Post Housing Estate, Effurun, following credible intelligence on the activities of a syndicate engaged in cybercrime and suspected terror financing.

     According to sources, the Ekpan Division, the Divisional Police Officer swiftly mobilised a tactical team led by an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), who conducted the raid at about 5:45 p.m.

    During the operation, the police arrested one Kelvin Odini, 33, identified as a key suspect, alongside 183 others allegedly caught in the act.

    Items recovered from the scene include 273 assorted laptops, one iPad, 97 mobile phones, one table phone, nine laptop chargers, and two WiFi routers.

     All suspects and the recovered exhibits have been taken into custody at the divisional headquarters.

     The sources added that the police have commenced a thorough investigation into the matter, with efforts ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the criminal network.

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