The agency says the suspects were arrested in a sting operation based on actionable intelligence.

The arrested suspects

Thirty-four suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Oghara, Delta State.

A statement from the commission gave the names of the suspects as Ese Collins, Benjamin.A.Ifeanyi,  Akparoboke Oghenero, Uti Jerry , Otega John,  Joshua Broka, Jethro Saapila, Goodluck Ottwowatiohwo, Adilike Precious, Uvbierimi Raphael, Oyadan Clinton and Isusu Chukwuemeka, Esajini Fidelis, Monday.Justice, Godwin Micheal, Osagie Igbe Uwa,  Fidelis Goodluck, Emmanuel Jeremiah, Omokoro Omonefe, Emakpor Efetobore, Atunu Ewomaghea, Kingsley Onwudegiru and Esegbue Stephen.

Others include Ewomazino.Odidi, Ishaka Samson, Chukwuyem Marven, Jephthah Eromosele, Ese Ozumu, Adelike Ifakachukwu and Osadolor Louis, Oghenemharho Prosper, Onoyeyan Daniel, Clement Ogiaide and Peter Ekepoburu.

The agency says the suspects were arrested in a sting operation based on actionable intelligence.

Items recovered include a GLE 350; Lexus RX350; Toyota Venza; Lexus ES330 and mobile phones. The agecy says the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.