The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, arrested no fewer than 22 suspected internet fraudsters at their hideout in Ogbomoso, Oyo State based on intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
According to a press statement issued and signed by Mr. Wilson Uwujaren Head of Media & Publicity of the Commission, stated that at the point of their arrest, five cars, several mobile phones, laptops, and other incriminating documents were recovered from them.
Twenty of the 22 suspects have been indicted by the investigation. They will be charged 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.