The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office has arrested two suspected fraudsters Chinedu Okeke and Patrick Odjegba.
Thirty four years old Okeke, a purported businessman and Odjegba 42, who claims to be an Okada rider were arrested by operatives of the Commission sequel to information and intelligence gathering.
The fraudsters modus operandi is to pretend to be dealers of agro chemical products on social media platforms especially FaceBook. Through the platforms, they solicit for customers and request would-be buyers to make deposit payment including freight before the products are supplied.
The suspects have made useful statements and will be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are complete.