EFCC arrests Ibadan club owner, others over internet fraud

Operatives of the  Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested  Adepoju Sunday,  owner of ‘De Rock Club’,  Ring Road, Ibadan and  21 other suspected internet fraudsters,  in an intelligence-driven operation.

The Head, EFCC Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Monday.

The 21 other suspected Internet fraudsters, including a couple:  Aladenusi Adegboyeyega Ayodeji and Aladenusi Omowunmi Sadiat ( a.k.a  Bonnie and Clyde) are: Ajuwon Omobola Ibrahim, Ogunniyi Atilade Stephen, Bolaji Olawale Quadri, Olajire Usthman Olamilekan, Ojo Faruq Kolapo, Kajero Babatunde Sodiq, Kareem Taiwo Abiodun, Bolaji Bolarinwa Toheeb, Banjo Micheal Toyin and Clement Clemson Adeseye.

Others are:  Babalola Segun Samuel, Opeyemi Gbenga Omoyemi, Okesanya Seyi Matthew, Kareem Kehinde Damilola, Aledegbe Akinola Qodir, Akindele Ayodele Solomon, Adewopo Adesuyi John, Iyiola Dolapo Ridwan and Olabosinde Hammed Adesola

Sunday, 36, a graduate of Industrial Chemistry of the  Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, also runs Helpline  Foundation, Special Service Global Trust (S.S.G) Limited, all in Ibadan.  He was arrested with a 2020 Range Rover HSE Sports Utility Vehicle.

The suspects were arrested after series of surveillance and intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.

Items recovered from them include five cars, laptop computers, mobile phones, and incriminating documents containing false presences.

The EFCC said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.