EFCC arrests ex-convict, 54 others for internet fraud in Oyo
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ibadan have arrested an ex-cybercrime convict and 54 other suspects for alleged internet fraud in Oyo town.
This is contained in a statement in Ibadan on Friday by the commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren.
Mr Uwujaren recalled that Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, had on February 15, 2022, convicted and sentenced the ex-convict to seven months’ imprisonment without an option of fine for his involvement in cybercrime.
The EFCC spokesman said the ex-convict was arrested alongside 54 others in Oyo town on Thursday following verified intelligence regarding their internet fraud activities.
Mr Uwujaren listed the Items recovered from the suspects to include seven exotic vehicles, 79 mobile phones, four laptops, and several incriminating documents.
The anti-graft spokesperson said the suspects would be charged to court after investigations.
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