Crimes

EFCC arrests 44 internet fraudsters in Edo

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested no fewer than 44 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, the Edo State capital.

The suspects were arrested in different locations on Tuesday, May 23, following actionable intelligence on their alleged internet fraud-related activities.

The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, who made the disclosure via a statement issued on Wednesday, May 24, said 33 of the arrested suspects were found to have questions to answer after being profiled.

They were Emmanuel Jimmy, Wisdom Osazuwa, Emmanuel Osaretin, Destiny Nonso, Michael Ekeh, Uzoma Okoligwe, Emmanuel Ebushi, Oyegun Osadebamwen, Christain Amhazioya, Azegbeyele Francis, Osarobo Junior, Anyanwu Miracle, and Louis Osahenie.

Others included Ezerhume Jude Osomieneshi, Happy Daniel, and Maro Oghenekohwo.

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Others were Kelvin Ifeanyi Anere,  Igwe Favour, Gabriel Okpolor, Ogbeifun Prince, Timothy Nawamgbe, Onakofure Augustine,  Osakpamwen Gaius, Nonso Prince Onuoha, Emmanuel Efetobor, Emmanuel Usifoh, Endurance Azeke, Ojo Destiny, Justice Aifo,  Collins Etiosa Ihkuoretin, Victor Ohenhen Ikponmuosa, Godspower Oghenekohwo, and Amos Onakpofure.

Uwujaren listed the items recovered from the suspected internet fraudsters to include 25 exotic cars – three Lexus EX350, six Lexus RX330, five Mercedes Benz ML 350, one Toyota Camry, one Lexus IS250, four Mercedes Benz C300, One Toyota Venza, one Toyota Highlander, two Toyota Corolla – mobile phones, and laptops.

The EFCC spokesperson added that the arrested suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court soon.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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