
34 SUSPECTED ONLINE FRAUDSTERS DETAINED BY EFCC IN OYO STATE
By Adeniyi Onaara
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission staff members have detained 34 suspected internet fraudsters.
In a statement published on its website on Tuesday, the anti-graft organization stated.
It was stated that 21 of the suspects were detained on Monday, July 25, 2022, during a sting operation in the Ibadan, Oyo State neighborhoods of Apete and Ijokodo.
Exotic automobiles, laptops, several forged documents, and various mobile phone brands were among the items retrieved from the accused.
Paul Obinna, Ola Kareem, Dazumi Adeiza, Olamilekan Ahmed, Olowe Michael, Osisi Nicholas, Dazumi Razak, Adejuyigbe Babatunde, Adesokan Afolabi, Tobiloba Adejuyi, Dazumi Jayeola, Ayegbusi Michael, and Mubarak Opeyemi are among the suspects.
Ibrahim Hassan, Salam Samson, David Chukwudi, Kolapo Seyi, Lawal Sheriff, Faeji Raphael, Bello Damilola, and Abisoye Olamilekan are some of the others.
On Friday, July 22, 2022, the remaining 13 suspects were detained in Ibadan’s Ologuneru and Airport Road, Alakia, respectively.
The suspects are Abudu Sunday, Salami Wisdom, Afeez Gbolahan, Abdulkadiri Adams, Awe Omotayo, and Adeniyi Tomiwa.
The others are Adekunle Elijah, Adekunle Elisabeth, Abudu Donald, Eyinla Emmanuel, and Olasunkanmi Adewale.
When the inquiry is over, the suspects will be charged in court.
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