22 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In EFCC Dragnet

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Wednesday, October 13th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command, have arrested 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogbomoso area of Oyo State.

The statement was signed by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan.

African Examiner reports that the agency arrested 22 suspects on Tuesday in Ogbomoso.

Uwujaren said that they were apprehended during an operation at their hideout in Ogbomoso, based on intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.

He said that five cars, several mobile phones, laptops and other incriminating documents were recovered from them at the point of their arrest.

The agency’s spokesman said that 20 of the 22 suspects had been indicted after investigation.

Uwujaren said that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.