The Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, September 13, arrested two proprietors of yahoo schools, known as Internet Fraud Coaching Centre (a.k.a HK).
Arrested along with them are seven other suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State.
The Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren on Thursday said “the yahoo school owners, Osagie Ogiemwonyi and Onukwugho Favour and seven of their “students” were arrested at their centres following actionable intelligence worked upon by the Commission.”
“The seven others are Destiny Ohikwugbe, Chata Okoro, Ighodaro Omede, Ehigie Idemudia, Lawrence Daniel, Raymond Ogiemwonyi Oghosa and Henry Philip
“Items recovered from the suspects include a Mercedes Benz GLK, Lexus 350, phones and laptops.
“The suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are concluded.” The statement said.
