In Ogun State, 18 alleged online scammers have been taken into custody by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's Ibadan Zonal Directorate.  

After actionable intelligence revealed the defendants' suspected involvement in fraudulent online activities, they were arrested at the Prime Garden Hotel, situated on Idi-Iroko Road in Atun-Iju. 

The EFCC said in a statement on Wednesday that the operation was a component of its continuous efforts to combat cybercrime throughout the area.

“The suspects were arrested following credible intelligence linking them to internet-related fraud. Our operatives stormed the hotel and effected the arrests without incident,” the statement read.

One of those detained is a reputed kingpin who is accused of defrauding a person out of an incredible N200 million.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the kingpin obtained over N200 million from an unsuspecting victim.

“Recovered from him were a red Lexus IS 250, a box of jewelry, both foreign and local currencies, a U.S. driver’s license bearing the name Eva Lovia, and an identification card belonging to a U.S. military officer, Julian Miguel Arroyo,” the EFCC stated.

Several laptop computers, another car, and incriminating documents connected to fraudulent activity were found among the other suspects.  

The accused will face charges in court after the investigations are finished, according to the anti-graft organization.

“The Commission remains committed to ridding the country of economic and financial crimes.

“The suspects will face prosecution as soon as investigations are completed,” the EFCC added.

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