Officers and men of Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested eighteen suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital.
They are Adeleye Ayodeji, Muhammed Ayub, Odelade Samuel, Sodiq Olanrewaju, Ola Francis, Adeniyi Damilare, Olalekan Samad, Tunde Ayodele, Zubair Buhari and Oladosu Naheem.
Others are Olowokere Jamiu, Lawal Usman, Jamiu Abdulrasaq, Lawal Ahmed, Opeyemi Samuel, Alarape Ahmed, Kolawole Daniel and Ganiyu Taofeek.
As reported by our correspondent, Olarotimi Oshin , the suspects were smoked out of their hideouts at different locations following credible intelligence on the fraudulent activities of the fraudsters in Ilorin and its environs. They were specifically arrested at Sobi, Akerebiata and Las Vegas Estate, Asa Dam, Ilorin.
The suspects, who are mostly in their early twenties, include six students of renowned tertiary institutions in the State, a footballer, Fashion Designer, Bitcoin Dealer, Laundryman and an online betting gambler among others.
Upon arrest, five exotic cars, 32 different brands of mobile phones, eight laptops and other incriminating materials were recovered from them.
The EFCC said the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
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