EFCC arrests 2 currency racketeers, 19 internet fraudsters in Ibadan

The operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two suspected currency racketeers and 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The EFCC, in a statement issued on Friday, February 23, 2024, disclosed that the suspected currency racketeers were arrested in the Agodi-Gate area of Ibadan.

The anti-graft agency said the suspects were arrested in a sting operation following credible intelligence about their involvement in illegal foreign exchange markets.

It listed items recovered from the suspected currency racketeers to include N274,000 among others.

The EFCC further disclosed that its officers arrested no fewer than 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan.

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The commission noted that nine out of the suspects were arrested on Thursday, February 22, in the Olorunda area of Akobo, Ibadan.

It added that others were apprehended at Olude, Wire and Cable areas of Ibadan on Wednesday, February 21.

The EFCC revealed that the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested following a series of actionable intelligence gathered and worked upon by the operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the anti-graft agency on their internet-related fraudulent activities.

It, therefore, listed items recovered from the suspects to include two houses, seven cars, five laptops, 29 mobile phones, one television set, and other incriminating documents.

“They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the EFCC added.

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