The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFFC), Ibadan Zonal Command, has arrested Babawale Daniel Olayinka, a supposed aide of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, over alleged internet fraud activities.
The self-styled personal assistant to the Oyo State Governor on Media Matters, was arrested with 25 others at Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo state.
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According to the EFCC, the arrests followed carefully coordinated intelligence on their cybercrime activities. The suspects have admitted involvement in online frauds.
The anti-graft agency in a statement said items recovered from the suspects include seven exotic cars, several laptops, mobile phones and incriminating documents.
“The indicted suspects are: Olaide Ibrahim Opeyemi, Olamilekan Rilwan, Wale Jegede, Adekunle Solomon, Babawale Daniel Olayinka, Olanipekun Adams, Toheeb Admola, Olatunji Gbolahan, Oyowevotu Moses, Olamilekan Akinyemi, Lekan Adenuga, and Salami Segun.
Others are Lawal Samuel, Kolawole Fuad, Makinde Ajibola, Olarenwaju Gbolahan, Makinde Olamiposi, Michael Timileyin, Kazeem Warrees, Obinna Duru, Shotayo Sola, Mohammed Suleiman and Sheriff Ololade, Adewale Dayo, Ajobola Tajudeen.