The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has arrested 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State.
A statement by EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects were apprehended following actionable intelligence.
He identified the suspects as Promise Bassey, Raymond Diamond, Ifeanyi Anyasi, Celestine Osalenlen, Johnbull Kingsley, Ikekhua Mately, Clifford Johnson, Akorah Chinedu, Kester Ogochukwu Idugba Junior, and Lucky Egwuatu. Others are Victor Nwabunwanna, Happiness Ayo, and Rawlings Nwabunwanna.
The others include Eleka Ikeja, Oliseh Emeka, Ozuwa Destiny, Prince Erik Nnamdi, Emmanuel Ochuku Igben, Tochukwu Onyido, Gift Onuajefe and Odosun Matthew.
The anti-graft agency said items recovered during the raid include two Mercedes Benz GLK 350 4Matic and mobile phones.
Uwujaren also a the suspects have made useful statements to the commission and they are being prepared for arraignment soon.
