Six suspected internet fraudsters were arrested in Ibadan on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 when operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided their hideout at the Kolapo Ishola Estate, Akobo area of the ancient city.
The early morning bust, sources in the commission told OYO INSIGHT, followed a series of petitions from residents of the community detailing the alleged illegal activities of the suspects.
Ranging between the ages of 24 and 30 years, the suspects are Tella Adefemi Ibrahim, Awoniyi Adeseye Abiodun, Oladele Olawale Wasiu, Olabiti Afeez Ajibola, Akeredolu Oluwafemi Temidayo and Oyaremi Olalekan Olabode.
The EFCC source added that the series of intelligence gathered on them suggested that they are neck deeply in fraudulent activities ranging from love scam to other forms of internet frauds through which they obtain money from unsuspecting victims.
Items recovered for the suspects include five different models of exotic cars, laptops, mobile phones and several documents containing false pretences from the suspects.
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