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EFCC Nabs 24 Over Alleged Fraud In Edo

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City, Edo state capital.

Operatives of the anti-gaft agency made the arrest on Monday.

The Commission said the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence of their suspected involvement in computer-related fraud.

Items recovered from them include 11 exotic cars, laptops and phones. The sum of N160,000.00 (One Hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira) was also recovered from one of the suspects.

It added that they have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.

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