Takwan Potential and Takwan Peter, who are identical twins, and 26 other people have been detained by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) agents in Calabar, Cross River State, for alleged internet fraud.b

The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, following credible intelligence linking them with suspected internet-related fraud.

The other 26 suspects were identified as Takwan Emmanuel, Kelvin Onedu, Evans Edwin, David Osuji, Osang Tony, Confidence Oblech, Uche Chinedu, Gabriel Kanong, Ojong Victor, Ephraim Ikechukwu and Shedrack Mfon.

Others are 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 specialized 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 anti-graft agency added that suspects will soon be charged to court.