EFCC raids KWASU campus, arrests 48 students, 2 others for Internet frauds

EFCC arrest Kwasu students
The arrested internet fraudsters, and exhibits recovered from their hideouts

By MARY RONKE, Ilorin –

Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 48 students of the Kwara State University (KWASU), and two others for offences bordering on internet fraud.

The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

He said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in their various hideouts after days of surveillance and fruitful intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences.

Items recovered from the suspects include nine exotic cars, twenty-four (24) laptops and different brands of phones.

“The suspects will soon be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations”, he said.

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