An ex-cybercrime convict, Adeniran Ayobami Tijesunimi, and 54 others have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command, for allegedly engaging in internet fraud and related criminal activities.
Before his latest arrest, Tijesunimi was convicted and sentenced to seven months imprisonment without an option of fine by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, on February 15, 2022, for his involvement in cybercrime.
He was again arrested alongside others in Oyo town, Oyo State on Thursday following intelligence gathered on the suspects’ internet fraud activities.
Among other suspects are; Ademola Saheed Adeniyi, Olayiwola Tomiwa Rokeeb, Moses Kehinde Biola, Adewale Mumini Adeyemi, Olowuoyin Qudus Atanda, Mojeeb Adedeji Olamilekan, Jonathan Emmanuel Opashi, Usman Abubakar Aruwa, Bamidele Olusoji Joseph, Daniel Anu Omyajowu, Olayinwola Dolapo Zacheous, Adekunle Daniel Adeniyi, Azeez Hammed Ademola and Olatunde Philip Bode.
According to EFCC Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, items recovered from the suspects include seven exotic vehicles, 79 mobile phones, four laptops and several incriminating documents, among others.
Uwujaren said that the suspects would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.
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