Internet Fraudsters Unleash
Internet Fraudsters Unleash Attack Dog on EFCC
Operatives
Detectives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,
EFCC, Ibadan zonal office got a dose of ‘corruption fighting back’
on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 when suspected internet criminals
unleashed a dangerous, wild dog on them in order to resist
arrest.
Upon receipt of intelligence reports and launch of preliminary
investigations into their alleged illegal activities, officers of
the Commission stormed the suspects’ hideout at Agara area of
Ibadan, Oyo State, at the early hours of the day. Instead of
allowing them in, after proper introduction, one of the suspects
instructed the Guard to release the attack dog on the
operatives.
The trick, however, failed to work. It rather tasked the
detectives to display their dexterity and professionalism. They
were able to dislodge the dangerous dog, carry out extensive search
on the apartment and effect arrest of the suspects.
Again, out of desperation to conceal useful information that
could help the Commission in their investigation, one of the
suspects smashed his android phone with the intention to destroy
the gadget and deny access to the data therein.
The attempt equally failed as the operatives took possession of
the broken phone, which is currently with the forensic unit, where
analysis is being carried out to obtain data from it.
The second-in-command to the zonal head, Bright Igeleke, who led
the operation, described the experience as part of the ‘hazards of
the job’.
Suspects arrested in the operation are: Paul Afolabi, Balogun
Ibrahim Adebayo, Izu Ibobo Chukwunalu, Abe Tolulope, Onifade Gidion
Idowu, Komolafe Tosin and Igwe Kinsley Otuu.
Similarly, operatives from the zone earlier in the week arrested
four other suspects over their alleged involvement in cyber-related
offences.
The suspects are Adebisi Adewale Michael and Olowolayemo
Olakunle Quddus, Opaaje Oluwatobi Isiah and Itowe Kelvin Olutayo.
They are now under interrogation, and are giving useful information
to the operatives in the quest to unravel the extent of their
illegal activities.
Information obtained from them so far reveals that they used the
internet to defraud unsuspecting victims while posing online as
white ladies and foreign military officers.
At the point of their arrest, a Lexus car, iPhones, other brands
of phones and International Passports were recovered from them.
All the arrested suspects will be charged to court as soon as
investigations are concluded.
Tony Orilade
Ag. Head, Media & Publicity
May 16, 2019