No fewer than 48 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ilorin Zonal Command, for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence in Lokoja, Kogi State.
This was disclosed in a statement released by the EFCC on Thursday.
The statement partly read, “They were arrested upon credible intelligence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at various locations in Lokoja.
“The herbalist, believed to be a spiritual godfather of internet fraudsters, was arrested with various charms.
“Items recovered from them include 10 exotic cars, two motorcycles, 11 laptops, 83 mobile phones and charms.
“The suspects, all male, between the ages of 17 ans 34, will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations.”