Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 19 people suspected of engaging in internet fraud.
Nine out of the suspects were arrested on February 22, 2024, at Olorunda area of Akobo, Ibadan, while the rest were apprehended at Olude, Wire and Cable areas of the state.
Spokesperson for the commission Dele Oyewale said the suspected fraudsters were arrested following a series of actionable intelligence gathered by the EFCCEFCC on their internet related fraudulent activities.
He noted that items recovered from the suspects include two houses, seven cars, five laptops, 29 mobile phones, one television set and other incriminating documents.
In another development, two suspected currency racketeers were also arrested at Agodi-gate area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
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The suspects were arrested in a sting operation following credible intelligence about their involvement in illegal foreign exchange markets.
Items recovered from them include N274, 000.00, among others.
The anti-graft agency also recorded the arrest of 27 Suspected Internet fraudsters in Bauchi
The Gombe Zonal Command of the agency arrested the suspects in Bauchi following credible information on their suspected involvement in internet- related offenses.
Items recovered from the suspects include a BMW car, iphones, Ipads, laptops and a desktop computer.
The EFCC noted that all suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
