Operatives from 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 Kwara State.
The arrests took place near Asa Dam, in the Al-Hikmah University area, and in the Gaa-Odota neighborhood of Ilorin, as well as in the Ganmo and Amoyo areas of Ifelodun Local Government Area.
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The arrests, which occurred on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, followed actionable intelligence linking the suspects to fraudulent internet activities in the region.
Items recovered from the suspects upon their arrest included three luxury vehicles, high-end mobile phones, and laptop computers.
These arrests come just a week after another operation, during which 47 suspects were apprehended in Ilorin and Ifelodun LGA based on intelligence regarding their involvement in fraudulent internet activities.
The suspects will be arraigned in court once investigations are completed.
