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EFCC raids two night clubs in Ondo, arrests 127 suspected fraudsters

EFCC raids two night clubs in Ondo, arrests 127 suspected fraudsters

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 127 suspected internet fraudsters in Ondo State.

The anti-graft agency announced their arrest in a statement on their official X page on Saturday.

The alleged internet fraudsters were arrested in an early morning sting  operation  at a “Yahoo Party” held simultaneously at Signature and Abah Clubs on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Akure, Ondo State.

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Credible intelligence showed that the alleged party was initially scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 2024 but was later moved to Saturday to beat security and intelligence networks of the EFCC.

The suspects have given useful information to Investigators of the Directorate.

Items recovered from them include ten exotic cars, phones, laptops, motor-cycle, wristwatches and many incriminating documents.

They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

EFCC raids two night clubs in Ondo, arrests 127 suspected fraudsters

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