EFCC arrests 25 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo

• Items recovered from the suspects include six exotic cars, laptops and phones.
• The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo.

This is contained in a statement on Friday issued by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale.

Oyewale said that the arrest of the suspects at their hideout on Thursday in Benin City, was triggered by credible intelligence.

According to him, the apartment is being used as a ‘yahoo’ academy or training school for internet-related fraud and other fraudulent activities.

”Items recovered from the suspects include six exotic cars, laptops and phones.

”The suspects will be charged to court, as soon as investigations are concluded,” he said.