The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Command, on Friday said it arrested six suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
The anti-graft agency in a statement said the suspects were arrested at their hideout based on intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
EFCC identified the suspects as, Kennedy Uwuigbe, Osameda Osazee, Enofe Macaulay, Wilfred Ikhireagie, Thomas Osigbemen, and Osayande Prosper.
According to the statement, items recovered from the suspects include, phones, and laptops.
Other items include 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 commission added that the suspects have made useful statements and will be arraigned in court soon.