The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 48 suspected Internet fraudsters and a herbalist for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining Money under false pretence in Lokoja, Kogi State capital.
The Ilorin zonal Command office of EFCC covers Kwara, Kogi and Ekiti states with the zonal headquarters in Ilorin, Kwara state capital.
A statement by Dele Oyewale, head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, made available to PUNCH Metro in Ilorin on Thursday said the suspects were arrested upon credible intelligence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at various locations in Lokoja.
The herbalist, believed to be the spiritual godfather of the Internet fraudsters, was arrested with various charms, the statement further said.
Items recovered from them included 10 exotic cars, two motorcycles, 11 laptops, 83 mobile phones and charms.
The suspects, all male, between the ages of 17 and 34 will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations, the statement said.
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