Crimes

EFCC arrests club owner, couple for internet fraud in Oyo

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the owner of De Rock Club in Ibadan, Oyo State, Sunday Adepoju, and 21 others over alleged internet fraud.

The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, made the disclosure via a statement issued on Monday.

Uwujaren said the club owner and other suspects were arrested at the club located at Ring Road in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, during an intelligence-driven operation.

Also arrested were a couple Aladenusi Ayodeji and Aladenusi Sadiat (a.k.a Bonnie and Clyde).


Others were Ajuwon Ibrahim, Ogunniyi Stephen, Bolaji Quadri, Olajire Olamilekan, Ojo Kolapo, Kajero Sodiq, Kareem Abiodun, Bolaji Toheeb, Banjo Toyin, and Clement Adeseye.

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Also arrested were Babalola Samuel, Opeyemi Omoyemi, Okesanya Matthew, Kareem Damilola, Aledegbe Qodir, Akindele Solomon, Adewopo John, Iyiola Ridwan, and Olabosinde Adesola.

Uwujaren added that one of the suspects, a graduate of Industrial Chemistry of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State, runs Helpline Foundation and Special Service Global Trust Limited in Ibadan.

He stated that the 36-year-old graduate was arrested with a 2020 model Range Rover HSE Sports Utility Vehicle.

Uwujaren noted that the suspects were arrested after series of surveillance and intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.

He listed items recovered from them to include five cars, laptops, mobile phones, and incriminating documents suggesting false pretences.

The EFCC spokesperson stated that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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