The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Sunday Olawale Adepoju, owner of “De Rock Club”, Ring Road, Ibadan and 21 other suspected internet fraudsters.
The commission said operatives of its Ibadan Zonal Command nabbed the suspects in an “intelligence-driven operation”.
According to an EFCC statement, the 21 other suspected internet fraudsters include a couple, Aladenusi Adegboyeyega Ayodeji and Aladenusi Omowunmi Sadiat (a.k.a Bonnie and Clyde).
Also arrested 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.
The commission said that 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 commission said.