EFCC arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin

<p>The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Command, says it has arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters.</p>, <p>The commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday.</p>, <p>According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects were arrested in Benin City, Edo State, after a raid by its operatives.</p>, <p>“They were arrested at their hideouts in different locations, following actionable intelligence on their nefarious activities”, the commission stated.</p>, <p>The suspects are Unvive Tegwolo, Imemesi Daniel, Ojo Osa Tohanmwen, Olise Godspower Ikenna, Kadiri Eric, Yakubu Aliyu Izegwire, Omozuafo Collins, Elect Osayuwa, Destiny Ewere, Ayodele Eugene and Eric Onwusiweka.</p>, <p>Others are Okeke Benjamin, Imanah Destiny, Kenneth Anyenibie, Uriel Ogwuezi, Prince Joshua and Ibeje Daniel.</p>, <p>Accordingly, the EFCC said items recovered from them include different exotic cars, phones and laptops.</p>, <p>It noted that the suspects will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.</p>