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Home » 13 exotic cars recovered, as EFCC intercepts 31 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin

13 exotic cars recovered, as EFCC intercepts 31 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin

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September 14, 2021
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31 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Speaking to newsmen in Benin, the Head, Media and Publicity of the Command, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, said the suspects were arrested on Sunday, September 12, 2021, in two separate locations in the city sequel to actionable intelligence.

According to him, “Among those arrested are suspected fraudsters who, a few weeks ago, were seen in a viral video standing on top of their cars and throwing bundles of Naira notes into the air at a popular Plaza in Benin City.

“They had embarked on a similar mission at the same venue on Sunday before they were intercepted by operatives of the Commission at the exit.

“The other suspects were arrested at their hideout in Benin City.

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Uwujaren gave the names of the arrested suspects as: Essien Sunday, Joseph Nwosu, Samuel Victor, Abdurahman Abudulahi, Uwaifo Destiny, Osaro Osarere, Favour Oleye, Smart Okunvobo, Oduwa Osahon, Osaretin Blessed, Frank Osas, Aisosa Kelly, Richard Ehigie, Destiny Omoru, Jacob Kelvin, Aker Kelly, Promise Godspower, Lucky Dickson and Osamode Efosa.

Others are Osamuyi Aigbe-Egharevba, Ohumumwen Osaremen, Christopher Momodu, Aigbe Destiny, Eti-osa Osamwonyi, Patrick Benson Osaguna, Victor Kenyei, Marvellous Atiti, Gift Ebuehi, Osayi Casmir, Osahenkhoe Godstime and Paul Okoh.

“Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include 13 exotic cars, including: Lexus ES 350, Lexus 350, Lexus RX 350, Lexus ES 350, Lexus RX 350, Lexus RX 350, Lexus IS 350, Toyota Venza, Mercedes C300, Mercedes ML350, Range Rover Evoque, GLK 350 4Matic and Toyota Camry. Other items are laptop computers, phones, documents and identity cards,” he said.

Uwujaren added that the suspects have made useful statement and would be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are completed.

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