EFCC Raids Osun Nightclub, Arrests 94 Suspected Internet Fraudsters, Seizes 19 Cars

Ololade Adeyanju/

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 94 suspected internet fraudsters during a raid on a nightclub in Osogbo, Osun State capital in the early hours of today.

The Commission in a statement disclosed that it also seized 19 cars, laptops and high-end mobile phones from the suspects.

It said the raid was carried out based on credible intelligence it received about the activities of fraudsters in the nightclub known as ‘Club Secret Underground’.

The statement reads: “Operatives of the EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Monday, October 14, 2019, raided a Osogbo-based nightclub notorious for hosting parties for suspected internet fraudsters.

“The raid led to the arrest of 94 suspects and confiscation of 19 exotic cars, laptops, scores of sophisticated mobile phones and other items.

“Popularly known as ‘Club Secret Underground’, the nightclub is located on the Ibadan-Iwo Expressway of the Osun State capital.

“The wee-hour operation was sequel to an intelligence report hinting that the suspected internet fraudsters were organising a night party for Sunday, October 13, during which some of them intended to celebrate their loots.

“A discreet operation on the club had earlier been carried out to ascertain the authenticity of the intelligence.

“The confirmation, therefore, led to the mega raid effected this morning.

“The suspects are currently undergoing further interrogation, and would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”

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