Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Command, on Sunday May 22, 2022 arrested 22 suspected internet fraudsters.
According to a statement by EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, the suspects include Promise Bassey, Raymond Diamond, Ifeanyi Anyasi, Celestine Osalenlen, Johnbull Kingsley, Ikekhua Mately, Clifford Johnson, Akorah Chinedu, Kester Ogochukwu Idugba Junior and Lucky Egwuatu.
Others also include Victor Nwabunwanna, Happiness Ayo, Rawlings Nwabunwanna, Eleka Ikeja, Oliseh Emeka, Ozuwa Destiny, Prince Erik Nnamdi, Emmanuel Ochuku Igben, Tochukwu Onyido, Gift Onuajefe and Odosun Matthew.
The EFCC statement said they 22 suspects were arrested at their hideout in Asaba, Delta State following actionable intelligence.
According to the statement, “items recovered from them include two Mercedes Benz GLK 350 4Matic and mobile phones. The suspects have made useful statements and will be arraigned in court soon.”
