CRIME
Weeks After Throwing Money At Residents In Benin, EFCC Arrests Alleged Internet Fraudsters
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Sunday, September 12, 2021 arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters.
Among those arrested were suspected fraudsters who, a few weeks ago, were seen in a viral video standing on top of their cars and throwing bundles of Naira notes into the air at a popular Plaza in Benin City.
They had embarked on a similar mission at the same venue on Sunday before they were intercepted by operatives of the Commission at the exit gate. The other suspects were arrested at their hideout in Benin City.
Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include 13 exotic cars, including: Lexus ES 350, Lexus 350, Lexus RX 350, Lexus ES 350, Lexus RX 350, Lexus RX 350, Lexus IS 350, Toyota Venza, Mercedes C300, Mercedes ML350, Range Rover Evoque, GLK 350 4Matic and Toyota Camry.
Other items are laptop computers, phones, documents and identity cards.
The suspects have made useful statements and will be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are completed
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