The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Office has arrested a Bitcoin trader for his alleged involvement in cybercrime.
Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC’s spokesperson, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan.
It was gathered that the bitcoin trader was arrested alongside four others.
The EFCC spokesperson said the suspects were picked up from two locations at Elebu area in Ibadan.
He said the suspects, whose ages ranged from 21 to 37, were arrested sequel to series of intelligence received by the commission on their alleged involvement in internet-related crimes.
Uwujaren said the items recovered from the suspects included two cars, laptops, phones and some documents.
He said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as the investigation was completed.
READ ALSO! Nigerian Central Bank Approves Disbursement Of Loans For Creative Industries At 9%
READ ALSO! Tony Elumelu To Empower 1,000 Northern Entrepreneurs With $5000 Each
READ ALSO! How To Empower Yourself And Generate Income From Mutual Funds
READ ALSO! Is N-Power Truly Empowering Nigerian Youths?
READ ALSO! How Nigerian Govt Can Lift 100million People Out Of Poverty — Tony Elumelu
READ ALSO! TraderMoni: Poverty Alleviation Or Political Leverage?
READ ALSO! Is N-Power Truly Empowering Nigerian Youths?
READ ALSO! Gtbank 737 Disservice: How to Kick Your Customers in the Butt!
READ ALSO! Why The North Remains Headquarters Of Poverty In Nigeria — Kingsley Moghalu
READ ALSO! The Love Of Your Life Is An Illusion: It Doesn’t Exist Anywhere!