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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 25 suspected internet fraudster at a cybercrime training centre in Benin, Edo State.
This was contained in a statement by the EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Friday, in Abuja.
The operation, which took place on Thursday, followed credible intelligence about the centre being used for internet fraud activities.
Oyedele 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.