No fewer than 31 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The Head, Media and Publicity of the Command, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, said the suspects were arrested on Sunday, September 12, 2021, in two separate locations in Benin sequel to actionable intelligence.

According to him, “Among those arrested are suspected fraudsters who, a few weeks ago, were seen in a viral video standing on top of their cars and throwing bundles of Naira notes into the air at a popular Plaza in Benin City.

“They had embarked on a similar mission at the same venue on Sunday before they were intercepted by operatives of the Commission at the exit.

“The other suspects were arrested at their hideout in Benin City.