The Ibadan zonal office of the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Oyo State, on Wednesday arrested 29 suspects allegedly
involved in internet-related fraud.
It was learnt that the suspects were arrested at
Akoto Estate in Elebu area of Ibadan in an early morning raid carried out by
operatives of the commission.
It was gathered that the team had earlier conducted
series of surveillance, working on strings of intelligence gathered on the
activities of the suspected criminals locally known as ‘Yahoo Boys’, adding
that the preliminary investigation was found to be credible, leading to the
sting operation.
Among the items recovered from the suspects were
eight exotic cars, many costly phones and laptops as well as documents
suspected to be those used for their illicit dealings.
It was gathered that the suspects would be charged to
court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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