The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State.
According to a statement, the suspects were arrested on Friday, March 24 by operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of EFCC 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,” the statement read.
The EFCC said items recovered from them include one Mercedes Benz C350, one Lexus ES 300 and one Lexus RX 330, mobile phones and laptops.
“The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court,” the EFCC said.