Crime & Court

In Osogbo, EFCC arrests two brothers, six other suspected internet criminals

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Thursday, arrested eight men suspected to be internet fraudsters in Osogbo, the Osun state capital.

The suspects, Akinrinmade Adepoju Sunday and his brother, Akinrinmade Adeniyi were arrested in their room and parlor apartment.

Others are Dennis Oluwamuyiwa, Oni Oluwaseyi, Adeyemo Adeyinka, Aborisade Abayomi, Goodluck Olatayo, and Gbolahan Sodiq.

They were arrested during an early morning raid on their hideout at Ayegbami area of the ancient town.

Operatives at the zone had, for days, kept surveillance on activities around the spots after receiving intelligence alleging illegal use of the internet for criminal acts.

Items recovered from the suspects include two cars, laptops and phones,

They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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