The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command, has arrested 22 persons in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, for alleged involvement in Internet fraud.
The suspects were apprehended when EFCC officials, on Tuesday, stormed their hideout in Ogbomoso following intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
At the point of their arrest, five cars, several mobile phones, laptops and other incriminating documents were recovered from them.
Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, on Wednesday, said the 22 suspects had been indicted by its investigation.
He added the EFCC will charge the suspects to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.
The suspects are Akintunde Ibrahim Olajide, Yusuf Taiye Afeez, Jimoh Idris Okikiola, Adeyemo Wariz Adegoke, Ademola Olalekan Saheed, Anif Abayomi Busayo, Oriade Sunday Oluwatobi, Ajadi Opeyemi Damilola,Peter Akanji Blessing,Olaoluwa Felix Oguniran, Agbei Shola Peter, Toheeb Adeagbo Tola, Ajayi Akinyinka Umar.
Others include Ibrahim Opeyemi Ishola, Samson Shonubi Oluwafemi, Oki Kayode Oluwadunsi, Durosamo Temitope Dickson, Akinremi Ridwan Abiodun, Ahmed Ogunyele and Olawore Ridwan Olalekan.
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