The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the arrest of 23 Internet fraudsters in Oyo state.
Daily Report Nigeria gathers that the suspects were arrested in the Akobo area of Ibadan, Oyo State, following credible intelligence by the Ibadan Zonal division of the EFCC.
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Confirming the arrest in their official X page, the commission noted that the suspects were arrested with exhibits such as eight exotic cars, multiple laptops, mobile phones, and a PlayStation game console, and other things, which are believed to be proceeds of illegal activities.
“Operatives of Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested twenty-three (23) suspected internet fraudsters.
“The internet fraudsters were arrested at Akobo area of Ibadan in Oyo State following credible intelligence linking them with suspected involvement in fraudulent internet activities.
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“Items recovered from them include eight exotic cars, laptops, phones and a play station game, among others.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” the statement said.
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