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EFCC arrests brothers, other suspected internet fraudsters in Benin

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong by Adejayan Gbenga Gsong
March 21, 2023
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State.

The suspects were nabbed in an early morning operation following actionable intelligence, according to spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren.

Their names: 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.

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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.

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