Men of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have apprehended 17 suspected internet fraudsters.
They were apprehended at their hideout in Benin City, Edo State following intelligence report received by the Commisison.
The suspected fraudsters are Arebu Julius, Ebiechuwa Victory Ovie, John Uwague, Edward Asuelimhen, Onyeka Sunday, Omorefe Osazee, Kelvin Emmanuel, Osamuliamen Maxwell, Osrmudiamen Aganjele, Godday Osaretin and Osayande Osariemen. Others are Destiny Enobokhare, Daniel Collins, Collins Edobor, Chukwuemeka Johnson, Omofuma Godpower and Progress Edoagu.
Items got from the suspected fraudsters at the point of arrest include phones and laptops and seven vehicles of different brands.
The suspected fraudsters will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.