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EFCC Takes Action Against Internet Fraud: 21 Suspects Arrested in Benin City

EFCC Cracks Down on Cybercrime: 21 Suspects Arrested in Benin City.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State, in a move to curb the rising tide of cybercrime in Nigeria. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at different locations in the city, following actionable intelligence gathered by the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Directorate on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud.
 Recovered Items
– 10 exotic cars
– Laptops
– Phones
The EFCC’s swift action is a testament to their commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes in Nigeria. The suspects will face charges in court as soon as investigations are concluded.
This recent arrest adds to the EFCC’s previous successes in combating internet fraud in Benin City. Earlier this year, the commission arrested 39 suspected internet fraudsters in the city. The EFCC’s efforts serve as a warning to potential cybercriminals that their actions will not go undetected.