EFCC nabs 40 alleged internet fraudsters in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has once more nabbed alleged internet fraudsters in Lagos.

Wilson Uwujaren, the Head of Media, announced the operation in a statement on Tuesday.

The suspects were apprehended at various points on the Lekki-Epe expressway.

They are Oyedokun Opeyemi Abdulrazaq, Olowofela Temidayo, Moses Ossai, Dada Samuel Abiodun, Francis Victor Oluwatobi, Ayobami Akanji, Osun Gbenga, Doroye Olumide Joseph, Ajayi Oluwaseyi Emmanuel, Olalekan Olaniyi Akonji, Oluwadare Samuel Olawale, Oloyede Olakunle.

Ajayi Femi, Adewara Oluwadamilola, Anthony Okun, Olusegun Ibukunoluwa, Boluwatife Adewale, Jerry Agoh, Oluseye Ayomipo, Anthony Adedolapo Dada, John Adamso Tobi, Asagba James Oluwaseun, Okon Ayomide Cornelius, Omokaro Ailele Jeffery, Ideh Rukeme Oghenetega.

Others are as follows: Oluwasina Temitope, Kareem Hassan, Fagbemiro Ayomide, Olaegbe Hammed, Ejede Victor, Allen Abimbola, Peter Nwaneri, Egbe David Morgan, Abu Mathew, Anjola Emmanuel, Olashile Gabriel, Omobolaji Solomon, Allen Ayoola, Odenike Sodiq and Confidence Atipko.

On August 29 and September 1, 2022, the majority of them were selected from the Awoyaya area and Oral Estate.

They are accused of computer-related fraud, identity theft, and obtaining money under false pretences.

The EFCC stated that it took action after receiving credible intelligence.

During the raids, laptop computers, mobile devices containing fake documents, and several vehicles were recovered.

Uwujaren also stated that all of the suspects will be charged in court soon.