EFCC arrests 24 for Internet fraud in Benin, recovers properties

Abdullateef Fowewe

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Benin Zonal Command have arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City the Edo State capital.

Upon arrest, the EFCC according to a remark on Wednesday recovered 11 exotic cars, laptops, phones, and the sum of N160,000.00 from the suspects.

The remark reads, “Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, September 30, 2024, arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City.

“The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence of their suspected involvement in computer-related fraud.

“Items recovered from them include 11 exotic cars, laptops and phones. The sum of N160,000.00 (One Hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira) was also recovered from one of the suspects.

“The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.”