The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan zonal office, has arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan.
A statement by Wilson Uwujaren, Head, EFCC Media and Publicity, said the suspects were arrested in their residence at Wisdom Estate, Akobo area of Ibadan on Friday, February 5.
Uwujaren said their arrest followed a series of intelligence on the alleged criminal activities of the syndicate who are between the ages of 17 and 29 years.
The suspects include Sodiq Oluwasegun, Opeyemi Jamiu, Babatunde Damilare, Adisa Babatunde, Abayomi Taofeek, Oluyemi Kayode and Ambrose Timothy.
“Items recovered from them include a Lexus RX350 SUV, laptops, different models of expensive iPhones and several documents containing false pretenses.
“They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” Uwujaren said.