Crime
EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Benin Zonal Command, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters.
They were arrested at their various hideouts in Benin City, Edo State, following actionable intelligence worked upon by the Commission.
The suspects are Okon Destiny, Efe Edomwonyi, Tony Osarobo, Moses Osazee, Ojo Festus, Christian Odiase and Bright Obaro. Others are Precious Aghedo, Harmony Enobakhare, Oluwafemi Adigun and Gift Inedegbor.
Items recovered from them at the point of arrest include various brands of mobile phones, laptops and four vehicles.
The suspects will be arraigned in court soon.
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