EFCC arrests 48 suspected Internet fraudsters in Abeokuta

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

The commission in a post via its X handle on Friday, siaid the arrest of the suspects followed surveillance and credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities.

Items recovered from them include a pump action rifle, five high-end cars, a motorbike, several mobile phones, laptop computers and incriminating documents.

The EFCC said the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.