The EFCC’s Benin Zonal Command apprehended 41 alleged online fraudsters in Warri, Delta State, on Friday.
According to a statement made by the Commission’s spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren, the suspects were apprehended during a sting operation after actionable intelligence on their criminal activities in the region.
They are; Jackson Shebenor, Good Gospower, Akiefa Desmond, Johnson Ogheneuwegba, Okonta Williams, Ochuko Godfrey, Marvelous Oghogho Ekpuke, Ofoluwa Sheriff, Eyengho Richard, Daniel Avwerosuo Iniovorhire, Favour Ighoatudu, Stanley David, Gospower Jeremiah, Hurock Miracle, Onaiwu Gideon, Apare Tamarakuru, Ogribi George and Napoleon Efe Miracle.
Others are Jephthah Godbless, Isiorho Desmond and Ochuko Prosper, Akpevwe Edogbegi, Felis Emmanuel, John Benjamin, Chukwuyenum Kenneth, Ejaita Victory, Felix Wada, Ufuoma Ododolor, Blessing Gbekena, Edo Othuke and Irikete Prosper.
Also included on the list are Joshua Ngerem, Efejayobor Ochuko, Eke Kelechi Destiny, Idise Raymond Chuks, Enitomi Patrick, Efetobore Prosper Eghegha, Toise Raymond Chuks and Ogheneome Udovi.
The EFCC stated that eight exotic automobiles were confiscated from the suspects, including two Toyota Venzas, one Range Rover, one Lexus EX 350, two Lexus RX350, one Toyota Camry, one Mercedes Benz C300, a Mercedes Benz GLK, phones, and laptops.
The suspects have provided helpful information and will be charged in court as soon as the investigations are completed.