EFCC arrests 14 internet fraudsters in Benue

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested no fewer than 14 suspected internet fraudsters in Benue State.

The suspects were arrested during a sting operation along Federal low-cost Housing Estate in Makurdi following an intelligence on their activities.

According to a statement on Friday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale the suspects are Austine Okwori, Osita Idoko Valentine, Skott King David, Thomas Ifebuche, Akor Kelvin Oche, Henry Adah, Scott Emmanuel Inalegwu, Ogbu Stephen Alpha and Samuel Moses, Ogbonna Ckukwuaogwu.

The statement read, “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi Zonal Directorate on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation along Federal Low-Cost Housing Estate Makurdi, Benue State.

“Their arrest followed actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud.

“The suspects are Austine Okwori, Osita Idoko Valentine, Skott King David, Thomas Ifebuche, Akor Kelvin Oche, Henry Adah, Scott Emmanuel Inalegwu, Ogbu Stephen Alpha and Samuel Moses, Ogbonna Ckukwuaogwu.

Others include Mustapha Nasir Adinoye, Sylvanus Samuel Ogbu, Emmanuel Adamu and Samuel Otene.

“Items recovered from the suspects include phones,laptops and charms. They will soon be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”

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