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EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Edo

2/17/2025

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In a significant crackdown, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Ekpoma, Edo State, on February 15, 2025. Armed with credible intelligence, authorities seized 14 luxury cars, laptops, and phones from the suspects, who now await charges as investigations unfold.

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In a significant crackdown, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Ekpoma, Edo State, on February 15, 2025. Armed with credible intelligence, authorities seized 14 luxury cars, laptops, and phones from the suspects, who now await charges as investigations unfold.