EFCC arrests 23 suspected cyber criminals in Ibadan
By ABIRHIRE THOMAS
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
The suspects were arrested on Thursday May 12, 2022 at Apata, Jericho and Ire Akari Estate areas of Ibadan following credible intelligence on their alleged computer fraud-related activities.
Our EFCC’s source said that 16 of the suspects were indicted by forensic analyses carried out on their devices and the incriminating documents recovered from them.
They are Oluwole Oduwanye Kelvin, Adams Segun Ojo, Amuwo Oluwagbemi Oluwatobi, Theophilus Ademola Akinyele, Mimiola Olamide Victor, Ajayi Pelumi Pamilerin, Tolulope Adara Mati Timothy, Bamgbose Temitayo Abiodun, Ajibola Timilehin Isreal, Ajibade Habeeb Olakunle, Tobiloba Isaiah Seyi, Joseph Odunayo Clement, Victor John Enya, Odebode Temiloluwa Kehinde, Olaniyi Ajibola Roqeeb, and Olushola Oyetunde Samuel.
Seven others namely Oladipo Tunde Lawrence, Eludire Gbemileke Joseph, Gbenga Abiona Wale, Ojuwaye Emeka Oluwaseun, Babatunde Kolade Tunde, Abu Idris Olalekan and Boye Timilehin Emmanuel were said to still be under investigation.
Recovered from the suspects were seven exotic cars, mobile phones, laptops and several incriminating documents.
It was learnt that they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
