The EFCC arrested 20 internet scammers in Ibadan.
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According to the EFCC, the suspects were arrested after receiving actionable intelligence regarding their fraudulent internet activities. The arrests took place on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in the Akobo area of Ibadan.
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A total of 20 individuals were apprehended, suspected to be involved in internet fraud, also known as “yahoo-yahoo.” The Ibadan Zonal Commander of the EFCC led the operation, demonstrating the commission’s commitment to combatting financial crimes.
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This news follows the recent arrests and raids carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which resulted in the seizure of several items from the suspects.
Among the items recovered are ten exotic cars, twelve laptops, forty-one(41) mobile phones, one PlayStation 5, one television set and other incriminating documents. The anti-graft agency has stated that the suspects will be charged and prosecuted upon the conclusion of their investigations.
