25 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in a cybercrime training centre in Benin, Edo state capital.
This was contained in a statement by the EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Friday, in Abuja.
Oyewale said that the arrest of the suspects at their hideout on Thursday in Benin City, was triggered by credible intelligence.
He said that the apartment is being used as a ‘yahoo’ academy or training school 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,” he said.