May 14, 2026

EFCC arrests internet fraudster on FBI wanted list

By Saddam Yusuf Saleh

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of an internet fraudster wanted by the FBI, Joseph Oyediran.

Isyaku Sharu, the Head of EFCC Ilorin zonal office, disclosed this during a press conference on Friday.

He revealed that Oyediran was arrested in Ilorin.

“Three weeks ago, the US authority had written to us for assistance in tracking as well as possible arrest and prosecution of two most wanted FBI suspects in Nigeria,” he said.

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