EFCC nabs 14 suspected cybercriminals in Benue
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Makurdi Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation along the Federal Lowcost Housing Estate in Makurdi, Benue State.
According to a statement on Friday, the suspects were arrested following an intelligence report about their suspected involvement in internet fraud.
The identified suspects were Austine Okwori, Osita Valentine, Skott King David, Thomas Ifebuche, Akor Oche, Henry Adah, Scott Emmanuel Inalegwu, Ogbu Alpha, Samuel Moses, and Ogbonna Ckukwuaogwu.
Others included Mustapha Adinoye, Sylvanus Ogbu, Emmanuel Adamu and Samuel Otene.
“Items recovered from the suspects were phones, laptops and charms. They will soon be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the statement added.
