Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Division, Kwara State, have arrested a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Adamu Shaibu, and 18 others suspected to be internet fraudsters in a sweeping operation in Lokoja, the Kogi State, capital.
The suspects were arrested in a hotel in Ganaja area of Lokoja at the weekend following credible intelligence on their fraudulent activities.
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The 18 arrested are Achimugu Nelson Ojonoka, Victor Atsumbe, Akoh Grace Samuel, Usman Abubakar Sadiq, Jacob Emmanuel, Solomon John, Christian Oyakhilome, Adesanya Adeolu Tosin, Uloko George Ojonugwa and Timothy Eleojo Moses.
Others are Negedu Joseph Onuchei, Usman Tenimu, Lukman Musa, Samuel Atadoga, Daniel Atekojo James, Abdulrazaq Iko-ojo Ahnod, Olarewaju John Olumide and Ademola Adegoke Daniel.
“Upon arrest, a Lexus car, huge sums of money suspected to be proceeds of illegal activities, different brands of phones, laptops and other incriminating materials were recovered from them.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigation,” EFCC said in a statement.
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