ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A herbalist and 48 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
They were arrested for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence in Lokoja, Kogi State.
This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement signed by the Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale.
The suspects were arrested upon credible intelligence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at various locations in Lokoja.
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“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 and 34 will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations,” it stated.
Edo State Police Command had in February 2023, arrested a 65-year-old herbalist among 22 people arrested for armed robbery, cultism and unlawful assembly in the state.