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EFCC Apprehends 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kwara

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Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated sting operations in Ilorin and Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.

They were rounded up at Asa Dam, Al-Hikmah University area, and Gaa-Odota areas of Ilorin, as well as in Ganmo and Amoyo areas of Ifelodun Local Government Area.

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The arrests, which took place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, followed actionable intelligence linking the suspects to fraudulent internet activities in the state.

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Items recovered from them upon arrest include three luxury vehicles, high-end mobile phones, and laptop computers.

The latest arrests come on the heels of those made last week, which involved 47 suspects picked up in Ilorin and Ifelodun LGA, based on intelligence that exposed their involvement in internet fraud.

The suspects will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations

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