Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested twenty three (23) suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
A statement signed by the Head, Media & Publicity of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, revealed that the suspects were arrested at Apata, Jericho and Ire Akari Estate areas of Ibadan, following credible intelligence on their alleged computer fraud-related activities.
Uwujaren disclosed that sixteen of the suspects: Oluwole Oduwanye Kelvin, Adams Segun Ojo, Amuwo Oluwagbemi Oluwatobi, Theophilus Ademola Akinyele, Mimiola Olamide Victor, Ajayi Pelumi Pamilerin, Tolulope Adara Mati Timothy, Bamgbose Temitayo Abiodun, Ajibola Timilehin Isreal, Ajibade Habeeb Olakunle, Tobiloba Isaiah Seyi, Joseph Odunayo Clement, Victor John Enya, Odebode Temiloluwa Kehinde, Olaniyi Ajibola Roqeeb, and Olushola Oyetunde Samuel, were indicted by forensic analyses carried out on their devices and the incriminating documents recovered from them.
The statement says, seven others: Oladipo Tunde Lawrence, Eludire Gbemileke Joseph, Gbenga Abiona Wale, Ojuwaye Emeka Oluwaseun, Babatunde Kolade Tunde, Abu Idris Olalekan and Boye Timilehin Emmanuel, were still under investigation. See below:
According to Uwujaren, seven exotic cars, mobile phones, laptops and several incriminating documents were recovered from the suspects.
He stated that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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