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  • Updated: August 26, 2020

EFCC Arrests 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters

EFCC Arrests 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Office, has arrested 15 suspected internet fraudsters in the Lekki area of the State.

The suspects were identified as Sunday Okpe; Taiwo Adelagun; Obarakyo Tega; Fasuyi Oladapo; Mark Adedeji Kuju; Adelakun Kehinde Adewunmi; Temitope Gabriel Onore, Christopher Blessed and Aniche Ezenwa Francis, Abiodun Godspower Odion; Abiodun ThankGod Omoh; Raji Ayo Sheriff; Adeogun Babatunde, Olusesi Razaq Demola and Kole Adetoyinbo.

READ ALSO: Kemi Olunloyo To EFCC: Give Amnesty To Every Youth In Your Custody Else…(VIDEO)

The suspected internet fraudsters were arrested at Ayo Babatunde Crescent and James Adejumo areas of Lekki, Lagos State, following intelligence received from concerned members of the public on their criminal activities.

During the arrest, the suspects, who are allegedly members of Organized Cyber Criminal Syndicate Network, OCCSN, tried to destroy evidence by flushing their mobile devices into the toilet, burning some and also throwing their laptops into the nearby bush and lagoon.

Items recovered from the suspects include nine exotic vehicles, mobile devices, and laptops.

AllNews understands that the suspects will soon be charged to court.

However, AllNews recall that controversial Kemi-Olunloyo in an interview with BBC on Wednesday called for amnesty for all suspected yahoo boys in EFCC custody.

Olunloyo stated that the rights of the youths arrested were been violated and if care is not taken, she would lead a massive protest with top back-up...

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