Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kwara State have arrested a cleric and 27 others for alleged internet fraud in Ilorin.
Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC spokesperson, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday.
Uwujaren said the arrest was carried out at the Mandate area of Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.
He said it followed actionable intelligence on the activities of fraudsters operating in the area.
“Preliminary investigation revealed the identity of the arrested suspects are six students and mining operator, among others,” he said.
He said the items recovered from the suspects include 10 exotic cars, different brands of laptops, cell phones and printers, among others.
Uwujaren said the suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.