Crimes

EFCC nabs 31 Internet fraud suspects in Benin, seizes 9 cars

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday February 21, arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters at their hideouts in Benin, Edo State.

The suspects are Chukwu Onyekachi, Augustine Omokaro Isreal, Franklin Ozoma, Kelly Osaretin, Uyi Eric, Aruna Charles Destiny, Osakpalor Joseph, Ogiamon Nosa, Otaru Praise Tobi, Lucky Tejiri, Clinton Amanemiye, Bright Omokhua, Aisosa Enobahkre, Imariable Aisosa Collins, Osamede Egboiy Nicholas, Louis Ekharuyi, Omokhua Destiny and Omagbon Friday Harry.

Others are Freedom Ovie, Daniel Ogbemudia, James Collins Oghenetega, Imalele Tony, Sunday Etim Peter, Nosakhare Uyi, Obi Emeka, Joseph Etim Peter, Favour Aigbiedo, Greater Omosivie, Humphery Omosivie, Leonard Ovie and David Osarere.

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Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include nine exotic cars – Lexus ES 300, Mercedes Benz GLK 350, Lexus RX330, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX330, 3 Mercedes Benz C300, Mercedes Benz C350 4Matic; laptops and mobile phones.

The suspects have made useful statements and will be arraigned in court as soon as the investigation is concluded, Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman said.

TheStar

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