The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Command, says it has arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters.
The commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday.
According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects were arrested in Benin City, Edo State, after a raid by its operatives.
“They were arrested at their hideouts in different locations, following actionable intelligence on their nefarious activities”, the commission stated.
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.
Accordingly, the EFCC said items recovered from them include different exotic cars, phones and laptops.
It noted that the suspects will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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