Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday January 16, 2025 arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo state
The suspects’ arrest at their hideout was triggered by credible intelligence that indicated the apartment being used as a yahoo academy or training school for internet-related fraud and other fraudulent activities.
Items
recovered
from
the
suspects
include
six
exotic
cars,
laptops
and
phones.
The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity
January 17, 2025
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