The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on July, 18, 2023, apprehended 33 suspected internet fraudsters at a concealed location in Benin City.
The names of the apprehended individuals are as follows: Timothy Odion, Destiny Otokhune, Bright Akhabue, Isaac Eghosa, Philip Anderson, Kennedy Osagie, Kabiru Mohammed, Erharuyi Osaigbovo, Amalawa Kingsley, Obasohen Kelvin, Emmanuel Imuentinyan, Eghosa Osadebamwen, Akhere Destiny, Evans Jesse, Kazeem Samson, Luma Kayode, Festus Iyenfunmwena, Osagie Emmanuel, Chinoso Okoye, Michael Okoh, Yadina Chukwudi, Kelvin Amenze, Aikorogie Osarenmweda, and Samuyi Ajayi.
Others are Sylvester Anointed, Ekhator Osamudiamwen, Oneh Endurance, Etinosa Ogieva, Marvellous Osawaru, Akhere Jeffrey, Oweka Augustine, George Festus, and Lucky Junior were among those detained.
During the arrests, law enforcement officers recovered several items, including six luxury vehicles (two Lexus 330, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Venza, Toyota Camry, Lexus ES350), mobile phones, and laptops.
The anti-graft agency said the suspects have provided valuable statements and they will face charges in court once the investigation is concluded.
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