EFCC arrest 21 suspected Internet fraudsters in Edo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it arrested 21 suspected Internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State.

The suspects were nabbed in an early morning operation on Tuesday, following actionable intelligence.

A statement by the commission’s spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren, named the suspects as Marvelous Alakpa, Kelly Alakpa, Barnabas Alakpa, Hoghomhen Jude Moses, Christopher Odion, Azanuwna Joseph, Godfirst Christopher.

Others are Onus Honda, Junior Azanuwna, Ehis Inegbinebor Francis, Godbless Eriugo, Imokhai Dickson, Epama Francis, Ekuma Austin and Sunday Stanley.

The rest include Eghosa Osaretin, Amiole Paul, Iweriebor Raphael, Sunday Christian, Imozemhe Raymond and Agbonghae Anthony.

Two Mercedes Benz, two Lexus ES 350, one Lexus RX 330 and one Toyota Camry, HP Laptops and mobile phones were recovered during the raid.

Uwujaren disclosed the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court soon.