Massive EFCC Operation Nets 48 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Asaba

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) achieved a major breakthrough in its ongoing battle against cybercrime as operatives from the Benin Zonal Command apprehended 48 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The arrests were made in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday, October 6, 2023.

The suspects have been identified as follows:

Chinonso Nnemeka

Chidenbere Ekwealor

Emeka Joseph

Emmanuel Onyeka Onyeukwu

Solomon Omojewe

Miracle Ogonnaya

Pius Innocent

Ebuka Odukwe Osita

Godspower Efe

Chinedu Odiaka

Ogbemudia Wisdom

Okocha Nduka

Victor Chukwuma

Ebuka Ohika

Bright Odinakachukwu

Benjamin Kennedy

Abariowei Preye

Odinakachukwu Favour

Ofere Oghale

Micheal Okonkwo

Ezeali Stanley Chinedu

Akaluai Tega

Chibueze Obiozie

Chukwuma Chidimma

Sambo Daibra

Sunday Victor

Favour Ogaga-Oghene

Albert Oluwaleke

Agholor Omobude Simeon

Okeke Chibike

Bolum Ogechukwu

Dortimi Obiagulu Abariowei

Michelle Cyril

Adesioye Ajibola

Emmanuel Omezi Chinedu

Sule Courage

Daniel Samuel

Ifeanyi Nwabor

Igalawuye Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Uwaechue Chinedu Stanley

Eboh Chukwuma

Ezeali James Arinze

Clever Afokoghene

James Power

Azubudike Emeka

Okwuolise Ebuka

Odiete Timothy

Gilbert Nelson

The arrests came as a result of diligent intelligence work, with the suspects taken into custody at various locations across Asaba.

During the operation, law enforcement officers seized a total of nine luxury vehicles, including three Mercedes Benz GLK 350s, a Toyota Camry SE, two Lexus RX 350s, and two Toyota Camry LEs, along with a Mercedes Benz GLA 250 4Matic. Additionally, several mobile phones and laptops were confiscated.

The suspects have already provided valuable information during interrogations and will face charges in court once investigations are concluded. The EFCC’s continued efforts to combat internet fraud and cybercrime demonstrate its commitment to safeguarding the digital space and upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.