The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that operatives of its Benin Zonal Command have arrested 12 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin- City, Edo State on Thursday, January 12.
The commission said this in a statement obtained by The Herald on Wednesday, January 18.
According to the EFCC, among those arrested is Smart Okunrobo, who was convicted in 2022 for internet fraud.
“Others are Edobor Francis Tobilola, Peace Omo Bartholomew, Justice Osagie Beggedo, Samuel Okosun, Uche Divine, Christopher Lawani Iwinosa, Osayi Gregory, Anthony Irabor, Olaleye Favour, Osagie Hope Godstime, and Desmond Ehator Osorumwense,” the commission said.
The EFCC said that the suspects were arrested at their hideout in Benin City, following actionable intelligence.
“Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include mobile phones, laptops and a Mercedes Benz C300.
“The suspects will be arraigned in court soon,” the commission further said.
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