Categories: CrimesNews

EFCC arrests 34 internet fraudsters in Ekiti

The operatives of the Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Ekiti State.

The EFCC disclosed this via a statement issued on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

The anti-graft agency said the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested in the early hours of Monday, June 23, at Iworoko and Ijado areas of Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, following credible intelligence about their suspected fraudulent activities.

Ex-deputy governor sentenced to life imprisonment for bribery

The commission listed items recovered from the suspects to include eleven exotic cars, laptops, several mobile phones, and incriminating documents, among others.

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

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

FCCPC to monitor petrol pump price as oil prices drop to two-month low

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is expecting the easing in…

4 hours ago

No N210trn missing from NNPC accounts — Kyari

Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has…

5 hours ago

OOU declares two-day academic break after student’s death

Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has suspended lectures and other academic activities for…

7 hours ago

Kaduna Assembly passes bill to restore LG service commission

The Kaduna State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, referred a bill to establish the Kaduna…

7 hours ago

TikToker gets two-year jail term for defaming NDA commandant

A Kaduna High Court has sentenced TikTok personality Ruth Ogunleye to two years in prison…

8 hours ago

Ex-NNPCL boss Kyari appears before Senate over N210trn audit queries

Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari,…

9 hours ago

This website uses cookies.