Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City in Edo State.
The suspects were arrested following an intelligence report regarding their activities.
A statement on Wednesday by the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale said 11 expensive cars were recovered from them.
He said, “Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City.
The suspects were arrested based on actionable intelligence regarding their suspected involvement in internet-related fraud.
“Items recovered from them include 11 exotic cars, laptops and phones.”
He noted they would be charged to court after the completion of the investigation.
Oyewale said, “They would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
