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EFCC arrests 48 suspected internet fraudsters in Asaba
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Benin Zonal Command apprehended 48 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday, October 6, 2023.
The arrested suspects are identified as Chinonso Nnemeka, Chidenbere Ekwealor, Emeka Joseph, Emmanuel Onyeka Onyeukwu, Solomon Omojewe, Miracle Ogonnaya, Pius Innocent, Ebuka Odukwe Osita, Godspower Efe, Chinedu Odiaka, Ogbemudia Wisdom, Okocha Nduka, Victor Chukwuma, Ebuka Ohika, and Bright Odinakachukwu. Others include Benjamin Kennedy, Abariowei Preye, Odinakachukwu Favour, Ofere Oghale, Micheal Okonkwo, Ezeali Stanley Chinedu, Akaluai Tega, Chibueze Obiozie, Chukwuma Chidimma, Sambo Daibra, Sunday Victor, Favour Ogaga-Oghene, Albert Oluwaleke, Agholor Omobude Simeon, and Okeke Chibike.
Further suspects include Bolum Ogechukwu, Dortimi Obiagulu Abariowei, Michelle Cyril, Adesioye Ajibola, Emmanuel Omezi Chinedu, Sule Courage, Daniel Samuel, Ifeanyi Nwabor, Igalawuye Ifeanyi Emmanuel, Uwaechue Chinedu Stanley, and Eboh Chukwuma, Ezeali James Arinze, Clever Afokoghene, James Power, Azubudike Emeka, Okwuolise Ebuka, Odiete Timothy, and Gilbert Nelson.
The arrests were made at various locations in Asaba based on intelligence regarding their suspicious activities. Recovered items from the arrest scenes include nine luxury cars, three Mercedes Benz GLK 350, Toyota Camry SE, two Lexus RX 350, two Toyota Camry LE, Mercedes Benz GLA 250 4Matic, phones, and laptops.
The suspects have provided valuable statements and will face charges in court once investigations are concluded.
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