Just In : EFCC arrests 27 internet fraudsters in Benin
Just In : EFCC arrests 27 internet fraudsters in Benin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 27 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State.
The arrests were made on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at various locations in the city, following intelligence on their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud
This was made known in a statement on X.com on Friday.
The statement read, “Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, arrested 27 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City
“The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in computer- related fraud.
“Items recovered from them include the sum of N590,000.00, nine exotic cars, laptops and phones.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
