The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Monday that it had arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State, News About Nigeria gathered.
According to the statement on EFCC’s X handle, the suspects were apprehended on Friday, October 6, 2023.
The EFCC, on its X handle, noted that the suspects were apprehended last 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
According to the EFCC, the arrests were made following intelligence about the suspects’ suspicious activities. They have provided useful statements and will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
During the operation, the EFCC also recovered nine exotic cars, including three Mercedes Benz GLK 350, a Toyota Camry SE, two Lexus RX 350, two Toyota Camry LE, and a Mercedes Benz GLA 250 4Matic, along with numerous phones and laptops.
