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EFCC nabs 33 alleged internet fraudsters in Lagos

EFCC says it arrested Owoseni Gabriel, who posed as a woman to evade arrest, and 32 other suspected internet fraudsters.

• May 11, 2023
Abdulrasheed Bawa
EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it arrested Owoseni Gabriel, who posed as a woman to evade arrest, and 32 other suspected internet fraudsters.

”Gabriel was arrested alongside Salaudeen Hammed, Akinsanya Olamilekan, Olamofe Joshua, Akindele Saheed, Damilare Micheal, Patoki Ayomiku, Olakunle Ismail, Babalola Ayomide, Afolabi Olaibola and Abiodun Olayinka,” a statement by the EFCC said. ”Others are Samson Jeremiah, Kolawole Afeez, Owoseni Gabriel, Makinde Oluwasegun, Daniel Seun, Adefolahan Israel, Olusegun Emmanuel, Olawore Micheal, Hammed Raheem, Micheal Tunde.”

The suspects include Francis Chibundu, Jesse Oluwatobiloba, Adenekan Ayotunde, Qudus Adeyi, Sulaimon Oladimeji, Kayode Sunday, Daniel Owosine, and Boluwatife Gbolahan Samuel Ogunyemi, Adebayo Olarewaju, Abdul-Fatai Olawale and Hassan Ayofe.

According to the statement, the suspected fraudsters were arrested on May 2, at the Iyana Ipaja axis of Lagos, following credible intelligence from the EFCC on the activities of some young boys involved in computer-related fraud.

”During the sting operation, Gabriel, particularly, wore a female dress and a wig to evade arrest. Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Camry 2005 model, a Toyota Camry 2009 model, mobile phones and laptop computers,” the EFCC statement explained. “The suspects will be charged to court after investigations have been concluded.” 

(NAN)

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