Categories: Crime Watch

EFCC Arrests 15 Alleged Internet Fraudsters In Benin City

 

Fifteen suspected internet fraudsters were on Friday, March 24, 2023, arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Benin City.

The suspects were arrested in an early morning operation following actionable intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.

They are Lucky Igbinosa, Godwin Destiny, Sylvanus God’sgift, Davidson Enabulele, Anuge Michael, Favour Uwaifo, Osemwingie Osarenmwinda, Prince Chukwuka and Liroy Nwanochie. Others are Uwaifo Osamudiamen, Christopher Dickson, Ehis Samson, Wisdom Peter, Akenuwa Kelvin and Godstime Okolie.

Items recovered from them include one Mercedes Benz C350, one Lexus ES 300 and one Lexus RX 330, mobile phones and Laptops.

The EFCC says the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court.

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