EFCC arrest bitcoin trader, four others over alleged cyber crimes
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The Ibadan Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has arrested a bitcoin trader for his involvement in cyber crime.
The suspect, Ayomide Adebowale, was arrested on Friday, alongside four others from two locations at Elebu area in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The spokesperson of EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, identified others arrested as Philip Gabriel, Mayowa Jolaoso Segun, Babatunde Segun Adeyinka and Abiodun Tolulope Emmanuel.
EFCC Arrest Bitcoin Vendor [PHOTO CREDIT: @officialEFCC]He said in a statement that their ages range between 21 and 37.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Office, on Friday arrested a Bitcoin trader, Ayomide Adebowale, for his alleged involvement in cybercrimes.
Adebowale and four others were arrested at two locations at Elebu Area in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The suspects, whose ages range between 21 and 37, were said to have been arrested sequel to intelligence received by the Commission on their alleged involvement in internet-related crimes
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