EFCC Arrests 55 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ogun State

Published on 8 August 2025 at 15:52

Here is a refined, professional, and press-ready version of the news article, crafted for Stone Reporters NewsIn a major anti-cybercrime operation, the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 55 suspected internet fraudsters in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State.

 

The suspects were apprehended during a sting operation conducted at K Hotel on Wednesday, July 6, 2025, following credible and actionable intelligence received by the Commission about suspected internet fraud activities in the area.

 

👥 List of Suspects (Selected Names):

 

Ogunniyi Oluwaseun

 

Babalola Ibrahim

 

Dada Qowiyu

 

Kunle Ajayi

 

Rufai Suleman

 

Babajide Shedrack

 

Oloyede Toheeb

 

Monday Joseph

 

Akinbode Babatunde

 

Oyedipe Micheal

 

Adekunle Jeremiah

 

Mustapha Muyideen

 

Mike Opeyemi

 

Bale Abayomi

 

Odukoya Samuel

 

...and 40 others.

 

 

(Full list available on www.stonereportersnews.com)

 

🔍 Items Recovered:

 

During the raid, EFCC operatives recovered the following from the suspects:

🚘 Six (6) exotic cars

🔫 Two (2) locally-made pistols

🏍 One (1) motorcycle

📱 Numerous mobile phones and laptops

📄 Incriminating documents

📱 Eighty-nine (89) unclaimed mobile phones

🖥 Various digital devices

 

The EFCC noted that the suspects have provided useful statements and are currently assisting investigators. They will be charged to court upon conclusion of ongoing investigations.

💬 EFCC Statement:

> “This operation underscores the Commission’s unwavering commitment to curbing cybercrime and restoring public trust in Nigeria’s digital and financial space.”

 

📢 For verified updates on anti-corruption, cybercrime, and national security, stay connected with:

🌐 StoneReportersNews.com

📘 Facebook: Stone Reporters

Add comment

Comments

There are no comments yet.