Benue: EFCC arrests 14 suspected internet fraudsters; recovers laptops, charms
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Makurdi Zonal Directorate, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at the Federal Low cost Housing Estate, Makurdi, Benue.
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Friday that their arrest followed actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud.
“The suspects are Austine Okwori, Osita Valentine, Skott King-David, Thomas Ifebuche, Akor Oche, Henry Adah, Scott Inalegwu, Ogbu Alpha, Samuel Moses, and Ogbonna Ckukwuaogwu.
“Others include Mustapha Adinoye, Sylvanus Ogbu, Emmanuel Adamu and Samuel Otene,” he said.
He said the items recovered from the suspects included phones, laptops and charms.
Mr Oyewale said they would be charged to court when the investigation is concluded.
(NAN)
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