Crime
EFCC Arrests 8 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ibadan
By Abiodun Ogunrinde, Ibadan
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters at the Elebu-Oja area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
The suspects include Ojo Ayobami, Dayo Adedokun, Ojo Ayotunde, Ibidapo Ileriayo, Ibidapo Kolade, Adeniyi Gbenga, Aluko Idowu, and Adeusi Olatunji.
They were rounded up on February 8, 2019, following action on a series of intelligence reports.
They were alleged to be involved in fraudulent activities ranging from love scam and other forms of internet fraud, through which they obtain money from unsuspecting victims.
“Three different models of exotic cars, laptop computers, telephones, international passports, and several incriminating documents were recovered from them.
“They will soon be charged to court,” the statement added
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