Benin, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Twenty-one (21) suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City the capital of Edo State.
The suspects, according to the agency’s public relations officers, Wilson Uwujaren, were caught in an early morning operation following actionable intelligence tips.
The names of the arrested suspects were listed as Marvelous Alakpa, Kelly Alakpa, Barnabas Alakpa, Hoghomhen Jude Moses, Christopher Odion, Azanuwna Joseph, Godfirst Christopher.
Others are Onus Honda, Junior Azanuwna, Ehis Inegbinebor Francis, Godbless Eriugo, Imokhai Dickson, Epama Francis, Ekuma Austin and Sunday Stanley.
The rest include Eghosa Osaretin, Amiole Paul, Iweriebor Raphael, Sunday Christian, Imozemhe Raymond and Agbonghae Anthony.
Some valuables were confiscated during the raid which includes, two Mercedes Benz, two Lexus ES 350, one Lexus RX 330 and one Toyota Camry, HP Laptops and mobile phones.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is a Nigerian law enforcement agency that investigates financial crimes such as advance fee fraud (419 fraud) and money laundering.
The EFCC was established in 2003.
