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September 14, 2019

EFCC arrests 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Sapele

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday said it had arrested 11 suspects in Sapele, Delta State
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Suspected Internet Fraudsters

This was disclosed in a statement released by the commission which reads: ”It was end of the road for 11 suspected internet fraudsters as they were arrested at thier  hideout in an early morning raid in Sapele,  Delta State on Saturday 14, 2019 by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  Benin Zonal Office.

”The surprise raid in the wee hours of the day which was based on intelligence took the suspects by surprise and later led to a mild protest by their sympathizes several hours after the EFCC team had left the city.”

According to Wilson Uwujaren Head, Media and Publicity, the suspects arrested are Omomua Victor, Demi Johnson,  Agufure Godstime, Agboroko Precious,  Anthony Omonomo, Onskharoma Julius and Freeborn Efe. Others are Akama Precious, Tagbajiemi Promise George Raphael and Stanley Agabiri

Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include a lap top computer, a Mercedes-Benz car, computers, mobile Phones,  flash drives and internet modems.

The commission said the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.