Crime
EFCC nabs suspected internet fraudster in Ilorin, recovers exotic cars
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested six persons in connection with their alleged involvement in offence bordering on internet fraud and other fraud-related offences.
The suspects are Atanda Femi Benjamin, Atoyebi Samson, Olapade Oladimeji Solomon, Amoo Saheed, Lawal Opeyemi Mubarak and Sadiku Muniru Dolapo.
They were arrested in the early hours of Thursday near Kwara State House of Assembly, in Ilorin, based on intelligence reports over their involvement in internet fraud.
A statement by Head of Public Affairs of the antigraft agency, Wilson Uwujaren, on Friday, said the suspects have confessed to the crime while being interrogated by the operatives of the commission.
He said items recovered from the suspects include, three exotic cars, laptops, mobile phones among others.
The statement also said that the suspects would soon be charged to court.
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