EFCC arrests 69 suspected internet fraudsters in Ile-Ife

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested sixty-nine, 69, suspected internet fraudsters in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

EFCC disclosed this information on its official Facebook page.

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“They were arrested on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Oduduwa Estate area of Ile-Ife, Osun State following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet-related activities. Credible intelligence linked Oduduwa Estate with activities of suspected internet fraudsters,” the anti-graft agency said.

It added, “Items recovered include exotic cars, 190 mobile phones and 40 laptops among others. The suspects have made useful statements to the EFCC and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.