Forty Nine (49) suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Forty-Seven (47) of the suspects were arrested on June 23, 2023, at Ikere Road and Iworoko areas of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, following intelligence on their alleged cyber fraud activities.
Among the suspects were Adeyemi Joshua Adeniran, Ajaye Redmond Damilare, Nwaji Mathew, Jegede Boluwaji Victor, Oyetunji Sunday Wole, Damilola Awopetu Ayomide, and Ajayi Temitope Ayomide.
Items recovered from the suspects include 15 exotic cars, 16 laptops, 77 mobile phones, and other incriminating documents.
In a related development, the Oyo State Police Command also arrested and handed over two cybercrime suspects, Emiola Usman and Kamorudeen Quayum, to the Ibadan Zonal Command of EFCC for further investigation.
According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.
