Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters.
The fraudsters were arrested today during a coordinated sting operations at different locations across Kwara State.
The arrests were carried out following actionable intelligence gathered on the suspects’ alleged involvement in various forms of cybercrime.
The suspects were apprehended at strategic locations, including Awolowo Road, Tanke, and Harmony Estate in Ilorin, as well as Ganmo and Amoyo in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of the State.
Upon arrest, a cache of items believed to be proceeds of cybercrime were recovered from the suspects.
The items recovered from them include 10 luxury vehicles, 74 assorted mobile phones, 18 laptops, and a motorcycle.
The suspects are expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
