Abuja, Aug. 23, 2024 – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benue has arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Makurdi, Benue State.
Dele Oyewale, the EFCC Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
The statement said the operation followed intelligence report about the suspects’ involvement in internet fraud.
The EFCC listed the suspects as Austine Okwori, Osita Valentine, Skott King-David, Thomas Ifebuche, Akor Oche, Henry Adah, Scott Inalegwu, Ogbu Alpha, Samuel Moses, and Ogbonna Ckukwuaogwu.
Others include Mustapha Adinoye, Sylvanus Ogbu, Emmanuel Adamu and Samuel Otene.
He said that Items recovered from the suspects included phones, laptops and charms.
Oyewale said that they would soon be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. (GBN)
