The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a serving Corps member and eighteen other suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Lokoja, the Kogi State Capital.
In a statement by the Head of Public Affairs of the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren said the suspects were smoked out of their hideouts by the operatives of the EFCC following credible intelligence on their fraudulent activities in the State capital and its environs.
According to him, upon arrest, a Lexus car, huge sum of money suspected to be proceeds of illegal activities, different brands of phones, laptops and other incriminating materials were recovered from the suspects.
Uwujaren noted that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
