The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 127 suspected online fraudsters in Ondo State.
According to a statement released on the commission’s official X feed, the alleged internet fraudsters were detained on Saturday morning at a “Yahoo Party” held at Signature and Abah Clubs in Akure, the state capital.
“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 statement partly read.
The suspect, according to the anti-graft agency, have given useful information to investigators.
“Items recovered from them include 10 exotic cars, phones, laptops, motorcycles, wristwatches and many incriminating documents.
“They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”