Cyber Fraud Sweep: EFCC arrests 92 suspects in Benin raid

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Cyber Fraud Sweep: EFCC arrests 92 suspects in Benin raid

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By Paul Dada

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives  have arrested 92 fraud suspects in  Benin City,  the Edo State Capital.

The anti-graft agency said this in a social media post.

The post said, “Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State.

“They were arrested in a sting operation on Monday, September 29, 2025 at various locations within Benin City, Edo State.

“Their arrest was based on credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in computer related crimes. All the lawful procedures of arrest were followed in the course of the arrest

“Upon their arrest, 11 vehicles and mobile devices were recovered from them.

“Preliminary investigations by the Commission linked the suspects with various forms of internet-related fraud. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”

Source; PM News

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