EFCC arrests 56 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara

Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 56 persons suspected to be internet fraudsters in Kwara capital, Ilorin.

EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to Oyewale, the arrests were carried out between Tuesday and Wednesday at different locations within the city.

He said that the arrest followed credible intelligence on the activities of fraudster throwing unsuspected citizens of the state into pain and tears through their fraudulent pranks.

“Items recovered from them include 18 different brands of exotic cars, laptops, expensive smartphones, and charms.

“The suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigations,” he said.