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EFCC Nabs 92 Internet Fraudsters

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State.

They were arrested in a sting operation on Monday, September 29, 2025 at various locations within Benin City, Edo State.

Their arrest was based on credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in computer related crimes. All the lawful procedures of arrest were followed in the course of the arrest

Upon their arrest, 11 vehicles and mobile devices were recovered from them.

Preliminary investigations by the Commission linked the suspects with various forms of internet-related fraud

They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Tijani Mariam

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