EFCC Continues Clampdown on Internet Fraudsters in Ibadan

By Abiodun Ogunrinde, Ibadan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office on Tuesday arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters believed to be undergraduates.

They were arrested in Awa area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The suspects are: Igberase Hope Odianosen, Afolabi Wasiu, Odeneye Eniola, Olajide Timilehin and Ogunnowu Samson. Others include: Olaniyi John, Ogunyale Elijah, Mohammed Ogungbe, Alaga Sherif, Soyombo Omogbolahan Ridwan, Adedoye Odeko, Shonibare Kayode, AkindunjoyeSolomon and Dalamu Kofoworola.

They were arrested at their residence following series of intelligence reports on their alleged involvements in cyber crimes. Items recovered from them at the point of arrest included: two Highland cars, over 100 SIM cards of different GSM networks, laptops, telephones,
international passports, fetish objects and several documents containing false pretenses.

They will be charged to court as soon, as investigation is completed.