EFCC said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Ijebu-Ode following intelligence on their alleged fraudulent internet-related activities.
Among the 45 arrested are Ogundiya Alex Olusegun, Ogunnusi Oluwaseunfunmi Akorede, Idor Ndubuisi Samuel, Bakare Idowu Ayomide, Oduntan Durojaiye Oluwaseun, Nurudeen Olalekan Quam, Bakare Taiwo Adewale, Aiyeloja Ridwan Oluwatobi and Bakare Kehinde Ademola.
Others are Musa Saheed Oladipupo, Idor Uchenna Joseph, Akerele Ayobami Emmanuel, Olanrewaju Olaitan Adisa Quadri, Adebanjo Oluwafemi Samuel, Bashir Abdulrahaman Adedayo, Alaran Boluwatife and Lasisi Damilola Opeyemi.
Items recovered include 16 exotic cars, several mobile phones, laptops and hi watches, among others.
The fraudsters will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.