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EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State.

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They were arrested at their hideouts, in different locations, following actionable intelligence on their nefarious activities.

Screenshot 20231018 162111The 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.

Others are Okeke Benjamin, Imanah Destiny, Kenneth Anyenibie, Uriel Ogwuezi, Prince Joshua and Ibeje Daniel.

Items recovered from them include different exotic cars, phones and laptops.

Screenshot 20231018 162100They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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