Men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Office, have uncovered an ‘academy’ for the grooming of internet fraudsters.

EFCC Spokesman Wilson Uwujaren said the ‘academy’ is located in Arab Contractors Area of Mpape Hills, a suburb of Abuja.

The discovery was made when operatives, acting on intelligence, stormed the base on Thursday February 18, and arrested 27 internet fraud suspects.

The coordinator of the ‘academy’ is said to be 30-year-old Emmanuel Clement, and his ‘students’ are mostly young school leavers, ladies inclusive, within the age range of 18 and 25 years.

Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Venza car, 30 mobile phones and one laptop.

Uwujaren said that the suspects  will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.