In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended twenty individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud.
The arrests, which took place on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, occurred in the Akobo area of Ibadan, following actionable intelligence gathered on the suspects' fraudulent online activities.
During the raid, law enforcement agents seized a cache of items believed to be linked to their illicit activities. Among the confiscated items were ten luxury cars, twelve laptops, forty-one mobile phones, a PlayStation 5 gaming console, a television set, and various incriminating documents.
The EFCC has stated that the suspects will undergo thorough investigations, after which they will be charged to court to face prosecution for their alleged crimes.
The operation underscores the EFCC's commitment to combating internet fraud and ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice. It serves as a warning to individuals involved in cybercriminal activities that law enforcement agencies are actively monitoring and pursuing those engaged in illegal online schemes.
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