April 5, 2024

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday arrested 39 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Benin City.

In a statement by the EFCC, the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in computer -related fraud.

Items recovered from them include eight exotic cars – three Mercedes-Benz GLK, one Mercedes Benz C300 4 Matic, two Lexus ES350, Toyota Venza and Toyota Camry cars. Others are laptops and phones.

The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.