On Monday, the Economic Financial Crimes Commission’s Benin Zonal Command said that 48 alleged Internet fraudsters had been detained in Asaba, Delta State.
On Friday, October 6, 2023, the suspects were arrested, according to the EFCC’s X handle.
The suspects are Benjamin Kennedy, Abariowei Preye, Odinakachukwu Favour, Ofere Oghale, Micheal Okonkwo, Ezeali Stanley Chinedu, Miracle Ogonnaya, Pius Innocent, Chinedu Odiaka, Ogbemudia Wisdom, Okocha Nduka, Victor Chukwuma, Ebuka Ohika, and Bright Odinakachukwu.
Others include Bolum Ogechukwu, Dortimi Obiagulu Abariowei, Michelle Cyril, Adesioye Ajibola, Emmanuel Omezi Chinedu, Sule Courage, Daniel Samuel, Ifeanyi Nwabor, Igalawuye Ifeanyi Emmanuel, Uwaechue Chinedu, and others are also mentioned. James Power, Odiete Timothy, Gilbert Nelson, Ezeali James Arinze, Azubudike Emeka, Okwuolise Ebuka, Stanley and Eboh Chukwuma, Clever Afokoghene, Sunday Victor, Favour Ogaga-Oghene, Albert Oluwaleke, Agholor Omobude Simeon, Akaluai Tega, Chibueze Obiozie, Chukwuma Chidimma, Sambo Daibra, and Okeke Chibuike.
Nine exotic automobiles, three Mercedes Benz GLK 350, a Toyota Camry SE, two Lexus RX 350, two Toyota Camry LE, a Mercedes Benz GLA 250 4Matic, phones, and laptops were among the items seized from the suspects.