EFCC Arrests 55 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ogun State

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested fifty-five (55) suspected internet fraudsters during a recent sting operation in Ogun State. The arrests took place on Wednesday, July 6, 2025, at the K Hotel in Itori, Ewekoro area, following credible and actionable intelligence about their involvement in fraudulent internet activities.

The suspects, including Ogunniyi Oluwaseun, Babalola Ibrahim, Dada Qowiyu, Kunle Ajayi, Rufai Suleman, among others, are alleged to have masterminded and executed various forms of online fraud. Items recovered from them include six exotic cars, two locally-made pistols, one motorcycle, numerous mobile phones and laptops, incriminating documents, and eighty-nine unclaimed phones.

The EFCC has obtained useful information from the suspects, who will be charged to court soon as the Commission concludes its investigations. This operation underscores the agency’s commitment to combating cybercrime and protecting the nation’s financial integrity.

This arrest adds to EFCC’s broader efforts in Ogun State, which recently saw multiple other significant arrests and seizures linked to internet fraud. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.

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This news marks a significant step in the ongoing fight against cybercrime in Nigeria, highlighting the determination of law enforcement to tackle internet fraud on all fronts.