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Internet fraud: EFCC arrests siblings, six others in Osun

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested siblings and six other men suspected to be internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo boys’ in Osogbo, Osun State. Akinrinmade Adepoju Sunday and his brother Akinrinmade Adeniyi were arrested in their room and parlour apartment in Osogbo.

A statement issued by the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, on Thursday disclosed that other suspects are Dennis Oluwamuyiwa, Oni Oluwaseyi, Adeyemo Adeyinka, Aborisade Abayomi, Goodluck Olatayo, and Gbolahan Sodiq.

“They were arrested at their hideout at Ayegbami area of the state capital by operatives, working on actionable intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.

“Items recovered from the suspects include two cars, laptops and mobile phones. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”

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