EFCC arrests 23 persons for fraud in Ikoyi, Benin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 14 persons over alleged fraudulent activities.
The anti-corruption agency stated via its Twitter handle that the suspects were arrested at Ikoyi on Thursday.
The suspects included Akin Abiola Daramola, Stephen Augustine Terungwa, Oluwateru Abiodun Samson, Jeffrey Imariagbe Ehis, Uwajiala Odion Henry, Solomon Abidiran Pelumi, Adebayo Oluwatobi Isaac Olamide, and Odunifa Joseph Opomulero.
Others were Adulkarim Samad Olalekan, Anne Davidson, Ibrahim Enakere Emmanuel, Abayomi Oluwagbenga Olowoake, Israel Jigah Sokoamtu, Oluwaseun Olajuwon Ibrahim and Isaiah Effiong.
Meanwhile, the EFCC has arrested nine suspects for internet fraud in Benin.
A statement by @officialEFCC, the anti-graft agency’s Twitter handle said the suspects were arrested on Tuesday and recovered laptop computers, mobile phones, and two cars from them.
The suspects included Okosun Godspower, Imo Harry Hamilton, Efosa Desmond, Odiase Aifuwa, Idoko Onakpa, Dogìo Samson, Okukoje Godstime, Onuigbo Julius, and Osamulu Sunday.
The EFCC added that the suspects would be arraigned after concluding investigations.
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