Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office, on Thursday, arrested 32 suspected internet fraudsters, better known in Ghana as , Sakawa boys in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital Nigeria
An early morning raid at the residence saw the Police arrest the 32 suspects between the ages of 15 and 39.
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According to a statement released by the state police, it wasn’t easy arresting all of them as some took refuge inside chairs in the apartment.
”Due to the timing, the suspects were taken by surprise when the EFCC operatives swept on them at one of their notorious havens in the ancient city.
”14 of them claimed to be undergraduates while 18 others said they were self-employed in various vocations.
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”The arrest was sequel to a petition detailing their alleged fraudulent activities, including internet fraud through which they obtain money from unsuspecting victims.
“Six exotic cars, laptops, cell phones, several documents containing false pretences and fetish objects were among items recovered from the suspects.
“The suspects are already helping operatives with useful information and will be charged to court once investigation is concluded,” the EFCC spokesman said.
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According to reports, the suspects are already helping operatives of the Commission with useful information.
They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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