EFCC Arrests IT Expert, 6 Others For Alleged Internet Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan
Zonal Office, has arrested an Information Technology (IT) expert
and six others for alleged internet fraud.

This is contained in a statement signed by the commission’s
spokesperson, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to newsmen on
Wednesday in Ibadan.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suspects were
arrested at Main Stay Hotel, Akala Express Area in Ibadan.

Uwujaren said that the operation followed series of intelligence
reports linking them with alleged fraudulent activities.

He said that the activities ranged from love scam on numerous
dating sites, obtaining money by false pretenses and other fraud
still being investigated.

The EFCC spokesperson said that a car, cell phones, laptops,
several incriminating documents were recovered from the
suspects.

Uwujaren said that the suspects would be charged to court as
soon as investigations were concluded.(NAN)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan
Zonal Office, has arrested an Information Technology (IT) expert
and six others for alleged internet fraud.

This is contained in a statement signed by the commission’s
spokesperson, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to newsmen on
Wednesday in Ibadan.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suspects were
arrested at Main Stay Hotel, Akala Express Area in Ibadan.

Uwujaren said that the operation followed series of intelligence
reports linking them with alleged fraudulent activities.

He said that the activities ranged from love scam on numerous
dating sites, obtaining money by false pretenses and other fraud
still being investigated.

The EFCC spokesperson said that a car, cell phones, laptops,
several incriminating documents were recovered from the
suspects.

Uwujaren said that the suspects would be charged to court as
soon as investigations were concluded.(NAN)