Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Office, in the early hours of Tuesday, arrested a former soldier, Adebisi Jamiu and 33 others for suspected internet fraud.
The suspects, according to EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, were picked up in different locations in Osogbo, Osun State capital.
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Uwujaren said the 22-year-old former soldier, Jamiu, and the other suspects were arrested on the strength of verified intelligence of their alleged involvement in cybercrime.
Other suspects include: Muritala Olaniyi Lateef, Wasiu Olajide, Wasiu Sadiq, Olaniran Abiodun, Ayodeji Tosin, Olaniran Tayo, Oginni Oluwaseun, Oginni Olatunde, Ojuade Oluwafemi, Ibrahim Wande, Oladiran Olayinka, Akinjobi Akinwunmi, Abayomi Aderohunmi and Olaoluwa Temitope.
Also, Idowu Olawale, Lawrence Taiwo, Ojo Gbenga, Tiamiyu Farouk, Oladele Seun, Akiniyi Boluwatife, Olaoluwa Mutiu, Olakunle Omolofe, Olalere Samad, Edbadon Johnson, Oketunbi Kayode, Gbeyide Tomiwa, Oluwanisola Elmuqsit, Bathlomew John, Ibikunle James, Olamide Oluwaseyi, Yusuf Mohammed, Adebola Ibrahim, and Ajayi Muyiwa, were among the suspects.
The EFCC spokesman said the suspects have volunteered statements to the Commission and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
