EFCC arrests 29 suspected Cyber Criminals in Ibadan

The Ibadan Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arrested 29 all-male suspects of internet-related fraud.

The suspects were arrested at Akoto Estate, Elebu area of the Oyo state capital city, during an early morning raid carried out by operatives of the Commission.

Earlier, the team had conducted a series of surveillance, working on strings of intelligence gathered on the activities of the suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’ in the vicinity.

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A source in the commission hinted that the preliminary investigation which was found to be credible, lead to the sting operation. Among the items recovered from the suspects are eight exotic cars, many costly phones and laptops, as well as documents suspected to be used for their illicit dealings. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, the source added.

Ekohotblog recently reported that about 30 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Ibadan zonal office.

It was reported that the suspects were apprehended at different locations within the city of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, during an early morning raid carried out by operatives of the anti-graft agency. The operation was sequel to a deluge of intelligence reports available to the Commission on their alleged fraudulent activities.

Otunba T.J Abass

The Publisher, Ekohotblog.com

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