NEWS DIGEST– 41 individuals suspected of committing internet fraud were apprehended by the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC in Warri, Delta State on Friday, September 8, 2023.

A sting operation was conducted and the arrests were made based on intelligence gathered about their illegal activities in the area. 

The list of suspects arrested includes names such as Jackson Shebenor, Good Gospower, Akiefa Desmond, and Ochuko Prosper. 

A total of 8 luxury vehicles consisting of a pair of Toyota Venza, one Range Rover, one Lexus EX 350, two Lexus RX350, one Toyota Camry, one Mercedes Benz C300, and a Merced, es Benz GLK, in addition to phones and laptops, were seized from these individuals. 

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Following their arrest, the suspects gave useful statements and will be prosecuted in court once investigations have been completed.

Names of the suspects

The suspects are Jackson Shebenor, Good Gospower, Akiefa Desmond, Johnson Ogheneuwegba, Okonta Williams, Ochuko Godfrey, Marvelous Oghogho Ekpuke, Ofoluwa Sheriff, Eyengho Richard, Daniel Avwerosuo Iniovorhire, Favour Ighoatudu, Stanley David, Gospower Jeremiah, Hurock Miracle, Onaiwu Gideon, Apare Tamarakuru, Ogribi George and Napoleon Efe Miracle.

Others are Jephthah Godbless, Isiorho Desmond and Ochuko Prosper, Akpevwe Edogbegi, Felis Emmanuel, John Benjamin, Chukwuyenum Kenneth, Ejaita Victory, Felix Wada, Ufuoma Ododolor, Blessing Gbekena, Edo Othuke and Irikete Prosper.

Also included on the list are Joshua Ngerem, Efejayobor Ochuko, Eke Kelechi Destiny, Idise Raymond Chuks, Enitomi Patrick, Efetobore Prosper Eghegha, Toise Raymond Chuks, and Ogheneome Udovi.