The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of one Ese Isaiah, the proprietor of a ‘Yahoo School’ and 13 of his ‘students’.
A statement by the commission said that operatives of its Benin Zonal Command arrested the suspects on Thursday, December 15.
The suspects are Alex Aimuanosa, Jeremiah Umoru, Destiny Aghayere, Christian Oghenekevwe, Wisdom Christopher, Daniel Matthew and Gift Patrick.
Others are Lucky Paul, Godspower Osatuohien, Edafe Isaiah, John Elvis, Favour Oseghale and Osas Egho.
The commission said they were arrested in Benin City based on intelligence on their alleged activities.
“Items recovered from the suspects include mobile phones, laptops and a Lexus ES350.
“They have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded,” the statement read.