Crimes

EFCC arrests 56 internet fraudsters in Kwara

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 56 suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.

The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Oyewale said the suspected internet fraudsters were apprehended at different locations in Ilorin on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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He said the arrest followed credible intelligence on the activities of fraudsters throwing unsuspected citizens of Kwara State into pain and tears through their fraudulent pranks.

The EFCC spokesman listed items recovered from the suspected internet fraudsters to include 18 different brands of exotic cars, laptops, expensive smartphones, and charms.

Oyewale added that the suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigations.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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