Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
The anti-graft agency confirmed the development in a statement issued to journalists in Ilorin on Tuesday, noting that the operation followed credible intelligence reports linking the suspects to cybercrime activities within the city.
According to Nigerian Tribune, the EFCC revealed that the suspects were apprehended during coordinated raids carried out in several parts of Ilorin, including Tanke, University Road, Oshin, and Agbabiaka.
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“During the sting operation, seven exotic cars, including a latest model Toyota Corolla and a Lexus, two motorcycles, as well as expensive phones and laptops believed to be tools of the suspects’ illicit trade were recovered from them,” the statement read.
The commission further disclosed that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as ongoing investigations are concluded.
