EFCC nabs Bitcoin vendor, four others in Ibadan {Photos}
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, on Friday arrested one Ayomide Samuel Adebowale who trades in bitcoin for his alleged involvement in cyber crimes.
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Ayomide along with four others were picked up from two locations at Elebu area in Ibadan, Oyo State.
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EFCC, in a statement by its Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, explained that the suspects whose ages range between 21 and 37 were arrested sequel to series of intelligence received by the Commission on their alleged involvement in internet-related crimes.
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The other four are: Philip Gabriel, Mayowa Jolaoso Segun, Babatunde Segun Adeyinka and Abiodun Tolulope Emmanuel.
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Items recovered from them include two cars, laptops, phones and some documents suspected to contain false pretenses
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“They will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is completed”, Uwujaren said.
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