EFCC arrests 49 suspected internet fraudsters in Ekiti, Oyo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Command, on Monday, announced the arrest of 47 suspected internet fraudsters in both the Ekiti and Oyo States, respectively.

The suspects were arrested on June 23, 2023, at Ikere Road and Iworoko areas of Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State following intelligence on their alleged cyber fraud activities in the state.

The suspects were Adeyemi Adeniran; Ajaye Damilare; Nwaji Mathew; Jegede Victor; Oyetunji Wole; Damilola Ayomide; Ajayi Ayomide; Babajide Victor; Balogun Akinwale; Obie Onatakaroma; Olonitola Olamilekan; Ajewole Kayode; Aina Emmanuel; Adebayo Oluwadamilare; Omowaye Olamilekan; Oyewale Oyomilekan; Arowolo Gift; Shotonwa Omotoyosi; Ochochie Ochola; Ojo David; Onile Raphael and Abiodun Opeyemi.

Others included Adebayo Musbau; Oyebade Olamide; Egunjobi Gbenga; Oladokun Adekola; Adesola Adebowale; Edamisan Olakunle; Adesola Babatunde; Oyewole David; Lawal Moses; Adeleke Samson; Oladiti Akanji; Ajayi Temitayo; Adeyemi Adeboye; Ernest Temitope; Atoun Timilehin; Olorunyomi Ayo; Babatunde Babalola; Yusuf Olaoluwatobi; Falaye Temitope; Ilesanmi Ayomide; Badmus Omobolaji; Komolafe Feranmi; Babajide Victor; Adamolekun and Oshatimi Omoniyi.

In a related development, the Oyo State Police command has arrested and handed over two cybercrime suspects, Emiola Usman and Kamorudeen Quayum, to the Ibadan zonal command of the EFCC, for further investigation.

Items recovered from the suspects included 15 exotic cars, 16 laptops, 77 mobile phones and other incriminating documents, among others.

They will be charged in court immediately after the investigations.