EFCC arrests cleric, twins, others for internet fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it arrested a cleric, twin brothers and 25 others for internet fraud in Ilorin, Kwara.

EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

The arrest, which was effected at Mandate Area, Ilorin, followed actionable intelligence on fraudsters’ activities in the area, said the EFCC.

Read Also:Police arrest USA visa racketeer for forging UN invitation letters, other documents

“Preliminary investigation revealed the identity of the arrested suspects, six students and a mining operator among others,” it said.

The anti-graft agency stated that items seized from the suspects included 10 exotic cars, different brands of laptops, cell phones, printer, etc.

(NAN)