Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), have arrested fifty-six (56) persons suspected to be internet fraudsters in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
The anti-graft’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale disclosed in a statement on Wednesday.
He explained that the arrests were carried out between Tuesday, September 3 – 4, 2024, at different locations within the town following credible intelligence on the activities of fraudsters throwing unsuspected citizens of the state into pain and tears through their fraudulent pranks.
Items recovered from them include 18 different brands of exotic cars, laptops, expensive smartphones, and charms.
The suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigations.
