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Crime - February 26, 2024

EFCC arrests 19 for suspected internet fraud, two for currency racketeering in Ibadan

 

Stanley Ihedigbo

Operatives of Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State.

According to the Head, Media & Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, 9 out of the suspects were arrested at Olorunda area of Akobo, Ibadan.

The rest were picked up at Olude, Wire and Cable areas of Ibadan and the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested following series of actionable intelligence gathered and worked upon by the operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC on their internet related fraudulent activities.

Items recovered from the suspects include two houses, seven cars, five laptops, 29 mobile phones, one television set and other incriminating documents.

In another development, 2 suspected currency racketeers have also been at Agodi-gate area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

The suspects were arrested in a sting operation following credible intelligence about their involvement in illegal foreign exchange markets.

Items recovered from them include N274, 000.00 among others.

They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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