Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Office on in the early hours of Monday (today) raided a nightclub in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, said to be 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 on Sunday, 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 led to the mega raid effected on Monday.
The suspects are currently undergoing further interrogation and those indicted would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, the commission said in a statement on Monday.
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