The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Adeniran Ayobami Tijesunimi, an ex-cybercrime convict, along with fifty-four individuals for their alleged involvement in internet fraud and other related criminal activities.
Adeniran Ayobami Tijesunimi had previously been convicted and sentenced to seven months imprisonment by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on February 15, 2022, for his participation in cybercrime.
The arrest of Tijesunimi and the other suspects took place in Oyo town, Oyo State on July 13, 2023. Their apprehension was the result of verified intelligence concerning their engagement in internet fraud operations.
Among the other individuals arrested are Ademola Saheed Adeniyi, Olayinwola Tomiwa Rokeeb, Moses Kehinde Biola, Adewale Mumini Adeyemi, Olowuoyin Qudus Atanda, Mojeeb Adedeji Olamilekan, Jonathan Emmanuel Opashi, Usman Abubakar Aruwa, Bamidele Olusoji Joseph, Daniel Anu Omyajowu, Olayinwola Dolapo Zacheous, Adekunle Daniel Adeniyi, Azeez Hammed Ademola, Olatunde Philip Bode, Lawal Abayomi Hammed, Adeniyi Sheu Abiodun, Abdulazeez Ifayemi Ayokunu, Adeleke Sunday Arise, Omiyale Tosin Akin, Segun Samuel Lekan, Popoola Oluwaseun Sunday, Jimoh Afeez Adewale, Bashir Qodir Yinka, Adedeji Ibrahim Ademola, Ajibade Samuel Femi, Omolulu Nurudeen Alabi, Victor Okotie Junior, Lateef Ridwan Aremu, Balogun Abisoye Israel, Yusuf Alabi Toriola, Akinade John Damilare, and Suleiman Abdulrasaq.
Additionally, the following individuals were also arrested: Adeyewo Stephen Tomilola, Okanlawo Olanrewaju Qodir, Akinbola Ifafimihan Seun, Amusat Taofeek Opeyemi, Akintola Mojeeb Olakunle, Adebayo Malik Adigun, Dauda Rokeeb Opeyemi, Oladokun Abeeb Ajadi, Amusat Qowiyu Atanda, Usman Olatunji Badmus, Afonja Ifayemi Akano, Rokeeb Olamide Taiwo, Adebayo Gbawuga Oyetunji, Fasasi Olasunkanmi Qodir, Yekeen Gbolahan Samuel, Afolabi Ayodeji Emmanuel, Yekeen Micheal Opeyemi, Ayinla Mathew Opeyemi, Mikail Aliyu, Ajibola Nejeeb Pelumi, Bitrus Moses Bugama, and Eyamekware Gabriel Clevarly.
During the operation, law enforcement authorities recovered seven luxurious vehicles, seventy-nine mobile phones, four laptops, and various incriminating documents, among other items.
Once investigations are concluded, the suspects will be charged to court accordingly. The EFCC remains committed to combating internet fraud and ensuring that those involved in such criminal activities face the full force of the law.
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