EFCC arrests 24 internet fraudsters in Edo
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State.
In a statement and photos shared on X.com on Wednesday, the EFCC disclosed that the suspects were arrested on Monday at different locations within Benin City.
The statement partly read, “The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence of their suspected involvement in computer-related fraud.
“Items recovered from them include 11 exotic cars, laptops, and phones. The sum of N160,000.00 (one hundred and sixty thousand naira) was also recovered from one of the suspects.”
According to the EFCC, the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.
PUNCH Online reported on Monday that the Sokoto Zonal Directorate of the EFCC apprehended thirteen suspected internet fraudsters in Sokoto State based on actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences.
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