Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested 56 persons suspected to be internet fraudsters in the Kwara State capital.
This was disclosed in a statement released by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday in Abuja.
Oyewale said the arrests were carried out between Tuesday and Wednesday at different locations within the city.
According to him, the arrest followed credible intelligence on the activities of fraudsters 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.
