The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, announced that it had arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State.
The EFCC, on its X handle, made known that the suspects were captured on Friday, October 6, 2023.
The suspects are Chinonso Nnemeka, Chidenbere Ekwealor, Emeka Joseph, Emmanuel Onyeka Onyeukwu, Solomon Omojewe, Miracle Ogonnaya, Pius Innocent, Ebuka Odukwe Osita, Godspower Efe, Chinedu Odiaka, Ogbemudia Wisdom, Okocha Nduka, Victor Chukwuma, Ebuka Ohika and Bright Odinakachukwu, Benjamin Kennedy, Abariowei Preye, Odinakachukwu Favour, Ofere Oghale, Micheal Okonkwo, Ezeali Stanley Chinedu.
Others are: Bolum Ogechukwu, Dortimi Obiagulu Abariowei, Michelle Cyril, Adesioye Ajibola, Emmanuel Omezi Chinedu, Sule Courage, Daniel Samuel, Ifeanyi Nwabor, Igalawuye Ifeanyi Emmanuel, Uwaechue Chinedu Stanley and Eboh Chukwuma, Ezeali James Arinze, Clever Afokoghene, James Power, Azubudike Emeka, Okwuolise Ebuka, Odiete Timothy and Gilbert Nelson, Akaluai Tega, Chibueze Obiozie, Chukwuma Chidimma, Sambo Daibra, Sunday Victor, Favour Ogaga-Oghene, Albert Oluwaleke, Agholor Omobude Simeon and Okeke Chibike
“The suspects were arrested at different locations in Asaba following intelligence on their suspicious activities. They have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the EFCC stated.
The items seized from the suspect comprised nine high-end vehicles: three Mercedes Benz GLK 350, one Toyota Camry SE, two Lexus RX 350, two Toyota Camry LE, and one Mercedes Benz GLA 250 4Matic, along with several phones and laptops.