EFCC Arrests Six Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Benin

Six suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Benin Zonal Command.

They were arrested in Benin City, Edo State.

The anti-graft agency made this known in a statement on Friday.

The commission identified the suspects as, Thomas Osigbemen, Kennedy Uwuigbe, Osameda Osazee, Enofe Macaulay, Wilfred Ikhireagie and Osayande Prosper.

They were arrested at their hideout based on actionable intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.

Items recovered from the suspects are phones, laptops and cars, 2 Lexus RX350, 2 Lexus E5 330, Mercedes Benz GLK 350, Mercedes Benz CLA 250, Toyota 4 Runner, Toyota Corolla and Toyota Avensis.

The agency added that the suspects have made useful statements and will be arraigned in court soon.