The Ilorin zonal command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the apprehension of 48 individuals suspected of internet fraud and herbalists for alleged crimes involving conspiracy and obtaining money under pretenses in Lokoja, Kogi state.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday, March 7, the EFCC disclosed the details of the arrests. According to the statement, the suspects were nabbed following credible intelligence gathered by the commission on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at various locations in Lokoja.
Among those arrested was a herbalist believed to be a spiritual godfather of internet fraudsters, who was found in possession of various charms.
The EFCC further revealed that a significant number of items were recovered from the suspects, including 10 exotic cars, two motorcycles, 11 laptops, 83 mobile phones, and various charms. All the suspects, who are male and aged between 17 and 34, will undergo further investigations, and upon conclusion, they will be arraigned in court to face charges related to their alleged crimes.
The statement reads;
“The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 48 (Forty-eight) suspected internet fraudsters and herbalists for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence in Lokoja, Kogi State capital.
They were arrested upon credible intelligence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at various locations in Lokoja. The herbalist, believed to be a spiritual godfather of internet fraudsters, was arrested with various charms.
Items recovered from them include 10 exotic cars, two motorcycles, 11 laptops, 83 mobile phones and charms. The suspects, all male, between the ages of 17 -34 will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations.”
