By Suleiman Ibrahim
Benin City, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State.
The arrests were made on Thursday following a raid on an apartment suspected of being used as a “Yahoo academy,” or training center for internet-related fraud and other fraudulent activities.
The EFCC, in a statement released on Friday, said the operation was carried out based on credible intelligence received by the Benin Zonal Directorate.
Items recovered from the suspects include six exotic cars, laptops, and numerous mobile phones.
The statement added that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigation.
