The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, said it apprehended 48 suspected Internet fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State.
The EFCC, on its X handle, noted that the suspects were apprehended last Friday, October 6, 2023.
The suspects are Chinonso Nnemeka, Chidenbere Ekwealor, Emeka Joseph, Emmanuel Onyeka Onyeukwu, Solomon Omojewe, Miracle Ogonnaya, Pius Innocent, Ebuka Odukwe Osita, Godspower Efe, Chinedu Odiaka, Ogbemudia Wisdom, Okocha Nduka, Victor Chukwuma, Ebuka Ohika and Bright Odinakachukwu, Benjamin Kennedy, Abariowei Preye, Odinakachukwu Favour, Ofere Oghale, Micheal Okonkwo, Ezeali Stanley Chinedu.
“The suspects were arrested at different locations in Asaba following intelligence on their suspicious activities. They have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the EFCC stated.
Items recovered from the suspect include nine exotic cars; three Mercedes Benz GLK 350, Toyota Camry SE, two Lexus RX 350, two Toyota Camry LE, Mercedes Benz GLA 250 4Matic, phones and laptops.
