The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, on March 12, 2020, arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State.
According to a statement signed by EFCC spokesperson, Tony Orilade, the suspects range between the ages of 18 and 28 years. Many of the suspects claimed to be undergraduates of different tertiary institution.
They were apprehended at locations around Alabata Area of the ancient town, following actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related crimes.
The suspects are: Anwinilomo Tomisin, Ayeni Ifedapo, Melojuekun Oluwatobi, Adeyemo Stephen, Gideon Achuka, David Mulero, Owolabi Abraham, Toheeb Olabanji, Teslim Kasali, Jide Abiodun Emmanuel, Alli Emmanuel Oluwaseun, Adeniyi Sultan, Ejiro Daniel, Chima Emmanuel, Adejare Oyebajo, Dike Chukwuebuka, Emeka Ikegbunam, Daniyi Tobiloba, Tomiwa Ibironke, Daniel Onnorom, Quadri Ayaniyi, Victor Solomon, Ayeni Oluwatosin, Adegbenro Emmanuel, Abdulrauf Adam, Daniel Praise, Biyi Adegbamigbe, Adeyinka Ibrahim, Sadiq Sanni, and Ibikunle Ajibola
Others are: Stephen Matthew, Ayoola Ifekolade, Dapo Shobayo, Idowu Familusi, Ayodamola Fagoroye, Segun Raheem, Fuhad Arowolo, Favour Ekeh, Akinlabi Royal, Kolade Nwachukwu, Kayinde Ajibike, Kunle Adejumo, Matthew Adedotun, Adewunmi Samuel, Olusoji Fiyin, Olanrewaju Michael, Ola Ayomide and Dairo Emmanuel.
Items recovered from them include three exotic cars, mobile phones, laptops, and SIM cards.
The commission noted that they would soon be arraigned in court.
