EFCC arrests 27 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos

Twenty-seven suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Lagos.

The suspects were arrested on April 9, 2021, in the Ayobo-Ipaja area of Lagos State, following intelligence received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud.

It was gathered that items recovered from the suspects during their arrest include mobile phones, laptop computers, and exotic cars.

According to EFCC, the suspects are: David Promise, Cyril Okodogbe, Taiwo Femi, Jasa Oghenerwede Frank, Adesokan Ibrahim, Femi Emmanuel Phillip, Jimoh Olayinka Alimi, Anene Dominic, Victor Damola, Israel Attah, Alonge Oluwadamilare, Muhammadu Sani Garba, Luis Fred, and Adu Olaoluwa.

Others are: Precious Utomi, Oladosu Samuel, Andrew John, Olayiwola Ojo, Ekong Samuel Enobong, Oluwakemi Ezekiel, Okewole Segun, Olawale Adekunle, Ajibade Idris Adeniyi, Imeobong-Odion Promise, Karaole Lateef, Rowland Emmanuel, and Nelson Lucky.

EFCC stated that the suspects will soon be charged to court.