The Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee has apprehended 23 people suspected of involvement in web fraud within the Akobo space of Ibadan, Oyo State.
The arrests had been carried out by operatives from the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, following credible intelligence linking the suspects to fraudulent on-line actions.
In an announcement launched on Wednesday through X by the fee, it was revealed that the operation led to the restoration of assorted gadgets believed to be proceeds of unlawful actions.
These embrace eight unique automobiles, a number of laptops, cell phones, and a PlayStation sport console, amongst others.
“Operatives of Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee, EFCC, have arrested twenty-three (23) suspected web fraudsters.
“The web fraudsters had been arrested at Akobo space of Ibadan in Oyo State following credible intelligence linking them with suspected involvement in fraudulent web actions.
“Gadgets recovered from them embrace eight unique automobiles, laptops, telephones and a play station sport, amongst others.
“The suspects will probably be charged to courtroom upon conclusion of investigations,” the assertion mentioned.
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