close
Saturday, May 11, 2024

Over 100 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Ilorin, Calabar, Osun: EFCC

The EFCC spokesman said items recovered from them included six exotic cars, 16 laptops and 38 mobile phones.

• May 11, 2024
EFCC operatives used to illustrate the story
EFCC operatives used to illustrate the story

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives have arrested 132 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara, Cross River and Osun states.

Its spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Friday in Abuja that 64 suspected cybercriminals were arrested in Ede, Osun State, following actionable intelligence on their suspicious fraudulent activities in their environs.

”Items recovered from them included 18 exotic vehicles, 18 laptops, 112 mobile phones, three Play Station games, five motorcycles and other incriminating documents,” said Mr Oyewale.

Similarly, 25 suspects were arrested during two separate sting operations at various locations in Ilorin, Kwara State.

“This was sequel to credible intelligence about the activities of some suspected internet fraudsters operating within the state.

“Items recovered from the suspects included six exotic cars, different brands of phones and laptops,” he said.

According to him, the suspects will be arraigned upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.

He said 44 suspected fraudsters were also arrested on Thursday at Satellite Town, Tinapa junction and parliamentary extension areas of Calabar in Cross River State.

The EFCC spokesman said items recovered from them included six exotic cars, 16 laptops and 38 mobile phones.

He said all the suspects would be charged to court after the completion of the investigation.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Lanre Issa-Onilu

Education

FG to make citizenship study core subject in schools: NOA

He said it was necessary to help inculcate the right values and characters into every Nigeria’s child.

NSCDC logo

States

NSCDC nabs man for allegedly defiling minor in Ekiti

However, the suspect denied the allegation, saying he was being indicted unjustly.

ROAD CRASH

States

17 injured in Ota-Idiroko road crash: FRSC 

She said that the accident happened about 8:05 a.m.

PETER MBAH

States

Enugu govt. to begin dual terminal at Holy Ghost area

He said the state government, through the NRC, had paid compensations to deserving tenants in the area.

Pro-Palestinian student protest in U.S.

Heading 5

UN expert condemns unfair treatment of pro-Palestinian student protesters in U.S.

“I am deeply troubled by the violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators.”

President Bola Tinubu

Heading 4

Group rallies support for Tinubu’s one-year anniversary 

“No other government stirred up the hopes of Nigerians like the Tinubu administration with the Renewed Hope Agenda.”