Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated sting operations in Ilorin and Ifelodun local government area of the state.
A statement made available tojournalists in Ilorin on Tuesday night by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity, stated that the suspects were rounded up at Asa Dam, Al-Hikmah University area and Gaa-Odota areas of Ilorin and in Ganmo and Amoyo areas of Ifelodun local government area of the state.
According to Oyewale , the aarrests which took place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 followed actionable intelligence that linked the suspects to fraudulent internet activities in the state.
He said otems recovered from them upon arrest include three luxury vehicles, high-end mobile phones and laptop computers.
Blueprint recalls that the commission had last week that apprehended 47 suspects, picked up in Ilorin and Ifelodun LGA on the basis of intelligence that exposed their fraudulent internet activities.
The commission said the suspects will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.