EFCC nabs 11 internet fraudsters in Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos for offences bordering on conspiracy, possession of fraudulent documents and attempt to obtain money under false pretence.

The suspects are: Ganiyu Sherif Abiodun, Akinyele Sherif, Oluseye Soremekun, Kolawole Rasheed, Kolawole Kazeem and Ibrahim Anjorin.
Others are: Temitope Samson, Damilola Samson, Uduogwu Freeborn Eboagwu, Ojomu Gbenga and Okougbo Dervick.

“They were arrested in the Lekki County Homes and Igbo-Efon areas of Lagos State, following intelligence report received by the commission, recently”, the EFCC said.

Items recovered from the suspects at the time of arrest include seven exotic cars, 16 laptop computers and 20 phones. The EFCC said they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.