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Seven internet fraudsters in Ibadan arrested, items recovered [In Photos]

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Seven suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ibadan.

This was disclosed in a statement by Tony Orilade, EFCC’s Spokesman on Tuesday, listing the suspects as Ola Sam, Demeji Abiola, Segun Isaac, Oyinloye Jubril, Bamidele Adeboyega, Hassan Afeez and Sanni Muyideen.

Okay Nigeria understands that they were arrested at Poly Road and Sanyo area of Ibadan, Oyo.

According to him, their arrest followed after a series of intelligence report linking them with various forms of internet fraud.

The statement reads, “They were alleged to be involved in love scam on different dating sites, through which they fraudulently obtained money from unsuspecting victims.

“At the point of arrest, EFCC operatives recovered two different models of exotic cars, laptops, telephones and several documents containing false pretences, including international passports, and ATM cards.

“They will be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed,” Orilade said.

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