Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday January 16, 2025 arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in, a cybercrime tr, a training centre in Benin City, Edo state.
The suspects’ arrest at their hideout was triggered by credible intelligence that indicated the apartment was being used as a Yahoo academy or training sc ol for internet-related fraud and other fraudulent activities.
Items recovered from the suspects include six exotic cars, laptops and phones.
The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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