Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 have arrested 38 individuals suspected of internet fraud.
According to a Facebook post by EFCC and cited by PUNCH Online on Friday, the arrests took place at Mambillah Hotel on Omodisu Street, Ikorodu, Lagos, based on reliable intelligence and extensive surveillance targeting alleged cybercrime activities in the area.
Authorities recovered various items from the suspects, including vehicles, mobile phones, and a combination of psychoactive and controlled substances.
The suspects are set to face court proceedings once investigations are finalised.
In another development, two brothers, Teddy Ovbokhan Hart and Rooney Odion Hart, and 10 others were on Thursday, convicted and sentenced to jail by Justice M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City, for fraud.
The 10 other convicts are: Thompson Ogbeide, Iria Saturday Blessed, Igbinomwania Lucky Godspower, Ojiezele Felix, Akhigbe Gideon, Osazuwa Oghomwen, Agbonifo Iziegbe, Lucky Osagie, Osemwegie Efosa Michael, and Victor Ojeisemi.
They were prosecuted by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on separate one-count charge, bordering on advance fee fraud, obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime, and possession of fraudulent documents.
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