The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State.
The agency in a statement issued Friday said operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the agency arrested the suspects at different locations in Asaba following intelligence on their suspicious activities.
The suspects were: Chinonso Nnemeka, Chidenbere Ekwealor, Emeka Joseph, Emmanuel Onyeukwu, Solomon Omojewe, Miracle Ogonnaya, Pius Innocent, Ebuka Osita, Godspower Efe, Chinedu Odiaka, Ogbemudia Wisdom, Okocha Nduka, Victor Chukwuma, Ebuka Ohika and Bright Odinakachukwu,
Others were: Benjamin Kennedy, Abariowei Preye, Odinakachukwu Favour, Ofere Oghale, Micheal Okonkwo, Ezeali Chinedu, Akaluai Tega, Chibueze Obiozie, Chukwuma Chidimma, Sambo Daibra, Sunday Victor, Favour Ogaga-Oghene, Albert Oluwaleke, Agholor Simeon and Okeke Chibike.
Also arrested were: Bolum Ogechukwu, Dortimi Obiagulu Abariowei, Michelle Cyril, Adesioye Ajibola, Emmanuel Omezi Chinedu, Sule Courage, Daniel Samuel, Ifeanyi Nwabor, Igalawuye Emmanuel, Uwaechue Chinedu Stanley, Eboh Chukwuma, Ezeali James Arinze, Clever Afokoghene, James Power, Azubudike Emeka, Okwuolise Ebuka, Odiete Timothy and Gilbert Nelson.
Items recovered at the points of arrest included nine exotic cars; three Mercedes Benz GLK 350, Toyota Camry SE, two Lexus RX 350, two Toyota Camry LE, Mercedes Benz GLA 250 4Matic, phones and laptops.
The agency noted that they have made useful statements and would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.