Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Benin Zonal Directorate, have arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State.
According to a statement by the Commission on Wednesday, the suspects were arrested in a sting operation on Monday, September 29, at various locations within Benin City, Edo State.
It was gathered that their arrest was based on credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in computer related crimes. All the lawful procedures of arrest were followed in the course of the arrest
Upon their arrest, 11 vehicles and mobile devices were recovered from them.
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Preliminary investigations by the EFCC linked the suspects with various forms of internet-related fraud
The anti-graft agency noted that they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.