EFCC arrests 24 suspected Internet fraudsters

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Twenty four suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested at different locations within Benin City.

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, made the arrest on Monday.

The Commission said the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence of their suspected involvement in computer-related fraud.

Items recovered from them include 11 exotic cars, laptops and phones. The sum of N160,000.00 was also recovered from one of the suspects.

The Commission added that the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.

EFCC arrests 24 suspected Internet fraudsters