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Two Brothers, Six Others Arrested For Internet Fraud in Osogbo

January 29, 2021

The agency said its operatives arrested six of the culprits at their hideout in Ayegbami area of the ancient town following a tip-off while the two brothers were arrested in their home.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eight men suspected to be internet fraudsters in Osogbo, Osun State. 

The suspects, identified as Adepoju Akinrinmade; his brother, Adeniyi Akinrinmade, were arrested alongside six others: Dennis Oluwamuyiwa, Oni Oluwaseyi, Adeyemo Adeyinka, Aborisade Abayomi, Goodluck Olatayo, and Gbolahan Sodiq, on Thursday.

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The agency said its operatives arrested six of the culprits at their hideout in Ayegbami area of the ancient town following a tip-off while the two brothers were arrested in their home.

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Items recovered from the suspects include two cars, laptops and mobile phones.

According to the EFCC, the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
 

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CyberCrime