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EFCC arrests 7 internet fraudsters in Lagos
Seven suspected Internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal office, for offences bordering on conspiracy, possession of fraudulent documents, attempt to obtain money under false pretences and obtaining money under false pretences.
EFCC in a statement by Acting Spokesman for the Commission, Tony Orilade, said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.
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The suspects-Abdulsalam Toheeb, Salam Sikiru, Abdusalam Rasaq, Azeez Oladimeji, Eniola Mogaji, Alabi Ridwan and Asoroti Oluwaseun were arrested at the Eleganza Estate and Paradise Estate along Lekki/ Ajah area of Lagos, following intelligence report received by the Commission about their activities.
Items recovered from them at the point of arrest include: two cars (Honda Crosstour and Toyota Camry) seven laptops and six phones.
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