EFCC arrests 25 internet fraud suspects in Edo

By NAN

18 January 2025 | 8:06 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a statement, on Friday, in Abuja. Oyewale said that the arrest of the suspects at their hideout on Thursday in Benin City, was triggered…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo.

EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a statement, on Friday, in Abuja.

Oyewale said that the arrest of the suspects at their hideout on Thursday in Benin City, was triggered by credible intelligence.

According to him, the apartment is 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,” he said.

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