Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a sting operation on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, arrested 55 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in the ancient town of Offa, Offa local government area of Kwara state.
A statement issued on Wednesday evening by the head of media and publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development.
It will be recalled that officers of the Commission had between September 3 and 6, 2024, arrested about 100 persons suspected to be internet fraudsters at different locations within the city of Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.
The latest arrest, which involved mostly young men of school age, was smoked out of their hideouts in the early hours of Wednesday following credible intelligence on the rising activities of fraudsters inflicting pain and sorrow on innocent citizens through fraudulent pranks in the area.
Items recovered from the suspects include nine exotic cars and two bikes suspected to be proceeds of crime, laptops and smartphones used in perpetrating the illicit trade, as well as assorted charms.
The statement also said that the suspects will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigations.
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