The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says operatives of its Benin Zonal Command have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State.
In a statement on Wednesday, the EFCC said the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, October 17.
According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects were arrested at their hideouts, in different locations, following actionable intelligence on their nefarious activities.
“The suspects are Unvive Tegwolo, Imemesi Daniel, Ojo Osa Tohanmwen, Olise Godspower Ikenna, Kadiri Eric, Yakubu Aliyu Izegwire, Omozuafo Collins, Elect Osayuwa, Destiny Ewere, Ayodele Eugene and Eric Onwusiweka.
“Others are Okeke Benjamin, Imanah Destiny, Kenneth Anyenibie, Uriel Ogwuezi, Prince Joshua and Ibeje Daniel.
“Items recovered from them include different exotic cars, phones and laptops.
“They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the EFCC said.
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