Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, arrested thirty-nine (39) suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The suspects who claimed to be undergraduates of different tertiary institutions in Ibadan were arrested at the Apete area of the Oyo State capital, following useful intelligence on their cyber-fraudulent activities.
However, following analysis carried out on their devices, incriminating documents, and messages of their fraudulent bank transactions were recovered from thirty-four (34) of the suspects.
Five exotic cars, mobile phones, and laptops are among the items recovered from them.
The authorities say further investigations are ongoing and the suspects will face their day in court.
EFCC Arrests 39 Suspected Cyber-Fraudsters In Ibadan
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, arrested thirty-nine (39) suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The suspects who claimed to be undergraduates of different tertiary institutions in Ibadan were arrested at the Apete area of the Oyo State capital, following useful intelligence on their cyber-fraudulent activities.
However, following analysis carried out on their devices, incriminating documents, and messages of their fraudulent bank transactions were recovered from thirty-four (34) of the suspects.
Five exotic cars, mobile phones, and laptops are among the items recovered from them.
The authorities say further investigations are ongoing and the suspects will face their day in court.