Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, September 30, 2024 arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City.
According to EFCC, the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence of their suspected involvement in computer-related fraud.
Items recovered from them include 11 exotic cars, laptops and phones.
The sum of N160,000 (One Hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira) was also recovered from one of the suspects.
EFCC explained that the
suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.