EFCC Arrests 12 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 12
suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos.
The suspects-Oluwaseun Ogunbunmi, Haruna Yusuf , Olubori Hassan,
Wasiu Idowu, Basit Adeniran, Aina Olajuwon, Okafor Joseph, David Ado ,
Olamide Ogunseye, Opeyemi Ahmed , Monsuru Amao, Taiwo Rasak- were
arrested on Thursday, August 29, 2019 in a rented three-bedroom apartment
in the Ikotun area of Lagos, which they used as a Yahoo Yahoo school.
The arrest followed intelligence reports received from concerned members of the public
about their alleged criminal activities.
During the operation, some of the suspects attempted to flee by hiding on the roof
of their apartment.
Items recovered from the suspects include laptops and mobile phones.
The suspect will soon be charged to court.
As part of efforts to curb the menace of computer-based frauds, the EFCC is calling on
members of the public to report any suspicious activities of internet fraudsters in their
neighbourhood through [email protected] or +23499044752.
