Nineteen undergraduates of Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat-Enin, were arrested by operatives of the Uyo Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for suspected internet-related offences.

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They were arrested at their private hostels: Obong Abasi Lodge and Mfon Obong Lodge both located at Ikot Akpadem in Mkpat-Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Friday, April 28, 2023,

Their arrest followed several months of surveillance on their suspected involvement in romance scams, fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions and impersonation.

Items recovered from them include several laptops and mobile phones.

They will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.