Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan
OPERATIVES of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal office, on Monday raided an 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.
The nightclub, popularly called ‘Club Secret Underground’, is located on the Ibadan-Iwo Expressway in the state capital.
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The operation, which took place in the wee hours, was sequel to an intelligence report that suspected internet fraudsters were organising a night party for Sunday, October 13 during which some of them intended to celebrate their loot.
A surveillance of the club had earlier been carried out to ascertain the authenticity of the intelligence, the confirmation of which led to the mega raid yesterday.
The anti-graft agency said the suspects were undergoing further interrogation, and would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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