Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Friday, September 8, 2023, arrested 41 suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State.
According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects were apprehended as part of a sting operation based on credible intelligence regarding their illicit activities in the region.
Items seized from the suspects include eight high-end vehicles, including two Toyota Venzas, one Range Rover, one Lexus EX 350, two Lexus RX350s, one Toyota Camry, one Mercedes Benz C300, and a Mercedes Benz GLK.
Additionally, various phones and laptops were also confiscated.
EFCC said the arrested individuals have provided valuable statements, and they will be presented in court once the investigative process is completed.
The arrested individuals are as follows:
The suspects 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.