The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a crossdresser, Owoseni Gabriel and 32 others for alleged internet fraud.
Gabriel was arrested alongside Akindele Saheed, Damilare Michael, Patoki Ayomiku, Olakunle Ismail, Babalola Ayomide, Afolabi Olaibola, Abiodun Olayinka, Salaudeen Hammed, Akinsanya Olamilekan, Olamofe Joshua.
Others are Samuel Ogunyemi, Adebayo Olarewaju, Abdul-Fatai Olawale, Hassan Ayofe, Samson Jeremiah, Kolawole Afeez, Owoseni Gabriel, Makinde Oluwasegun, Daniel Seun, Adefolahan Israel, Olusegun Emmanuel, Olawore Michael.
The rest include Hammed Raheem, Micheal Tunde, Francis Chibundu, Jesse Oluwatobiloba, Adenekan Ayotunde, Qudus Adeyi, Sulaimon Oladimeji, Kayode Sunday, Daniel Owosine and Boluwatife Gbolahan.
All were apprehended on May 2, 2023 at the Iyana Ipaja axis of Lagos State, following intelligence on the activities of some youths involved in computer-related fraud.
EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said during the sting operation, Gabriel, particularly, wore a female dress and a wig to evade arrest.
Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Camry 2005 model, a Toyota Camry 2009 model, mobile phones and laptop computers.
Uwujaren added that the suspects will be charged to court after investigations have been concluded.