EFCC arrests 2 brothers and 13 others over internet fraud

Two brothers and 13 others have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly involving in internet-related fraud.

WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the arrested suspects within the age bracket of 16 to 48 years were identified as Olanrewaju Olatunji, Femi Olatunji, Abiodun Ojo  Lawal Ahmed, Adedeji Olatunbosun, Adeniyi Ramon  Oladipupo Oluwatobilola, Ayomide Olawale, Elegbede Wale and Victor Adaramoye, Timileyin Adeniran, Kunmi Joshua, Tawfeeq Ibrahim, Funmbi Samuel and Adeyemo Yinka.

These fraudsters were arrested in a raid carried out in Alafara area of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state.

EFCC officials reportedly recovered three cars, phones, laptops, international passports, Point of Sale (POS) machine and some incriminating documents.

Read EFCC’s statement below;

EFCC Nabs Two Brothers, 13 others Over Internet Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan zonal office on Thursday, February 13, 2020, arrested two siblings – Olanrewaju Olatunji (19) and Femi Olatunji (29) and thirteen others for alleged involvement in internet-related fraud.

The suspects were apprehended at Alafara area of Ibadan, Oyo State, following intelligence earlier received on their alleged illegal activities.

The thirteen others, whose ages range between 16 and 48 years, include: Abiodun Ojo, Lawal Ahmed, Adedeji Olatunbosun, Adeniyi Ramon, and Oladipupo Oluwatobilola.

Others are: Ayomide Olawale, Elegbede Wale, Victor Adaramoye, Timileyin Adeniran, Kunmi Joshua, Tawfeeq Ibrahim, Funmbi Samuel and Adeyemo Yinka.

The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.