Crimes

EFCC arrests 20 internet fraudsters in Ibadan

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 20 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The suspected internet fraudsters were arrested at the Ologolo and Idi–Ishin areas of Ibadan on September 1, 2023, following intelligence on their fraudulent activities.

The EFCC Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Monday, September 4.

The arrested suspects are Mustapha Adeyemi Afeez, Oluyombo Tunde Ayomide, Ayanwola Tobi, Oni Joseph Promise, Osifeso Tijesunimi David, Anthony Lucky Daniel, OLanrenwaju Selim Adebowale, and Ezekiel Olawole Kolawole.

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Others include Abaka Clitus, Adeyinka Wande Ajayi, Gbolahan Lanre Ayinde, Abeeb Rilwan Bidemi, Augustine Okoh, Ayanwonla Omotayo Olaoluwa, Azeez Ibrahim Olamide, Ayanwola Segun Victor, Onifade Ridwan Olabisi, Abaka Moses, Aladelusi Adeyinka Temitope Mathew, and Abolaji Muiz Ajibola.

Uwujaren listed the items recovered from the suspected internet fraudsters to include three Toyota Camry cars, unregistered grey-coloured Toyota RAV 4, laptop computers, and several mobile phones, among others.

The EFCC spokesman added that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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