The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) in Lagos has apprehended six individuals on charges of alleged internet fraud and money laundering. The suspects, aged between 22 and 27, include Akerele Oluwaseyi, Okobi Chukwunonso Daniel, Nicholas Tijani, Stephen Destiny, Ayomikun Akinsola, and Adetayo Michael.

The arrests were carried out along AIT Road in Alagbado, Lagos, following intelligence gathered by the PSFU on the suspects’ alleged involvement in various forms of cybercrime. The individuals are accused of engaging in computer-related fraud activities such as romance scams, business email compromise, benefit scams, credit card fraud, and money laundering.

Recovered from the suspects were a car, high-end mobile phones valued in the millions of Naira, and ritualistic items, including a casket, calabash of black soap, cow horn, and charms. The investigation has reportedly uncovered links to other associates potentially involved in related fraudulent activities.

According to the PSFU, the suspects will face charges in court following the conclusion of the investigation.

Commissioner of Police for the PSFU, CP Godwin Ayotunde Omodeinde, urged Nigerian youths to prioritize hard work and integrity, stressing that crime is not a sustainable path. “Yahoo Yahoo” schemes, he emphasized, do not offer a reliable future.

This arrest highlights the PSFU’s ongoing commitment to combating internet-related crimes across Lagos.