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EFCC arrests 34 suspected internet fraudsters

By Ayomide Okunnu
26 July 2022   |   11:49 am
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Command, on Monday said it has arrested 34 suspected internet frauds in Oyo state.

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The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Command, on Monday said it has arrested 34 suspected internet frauds in Oyo state.

EFCC in a statement said, “twenty-one of the suspects were arrested on July 25, 2022, in a sting operation at Apete and Ijokodo areas and the remaining 13 suspects were formally arrested on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Airport road, Alakia and Ologuneru, Ibadan.

“The suspects arrested by EFCC operatives have been alleged of committing fraudulent activities in Ibadan.”

The recovered items are exotic cars, laptops, different brands of mobile phones, and several fraudulent documents.

EFCC also said the suspects will be charged to court immediately after the investigation is completed.

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