Kunle Adelabu
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that Mr Oladimeji Olusegun Ogunfolaju, 30-year-old owner of the Lakers Club in Ikorodu, and others would soon be arraigned in court for internet fraud.
Oladimeji and 79 others were arrested at the weekend when the operatives of the EFCC raided the Lakers Club situated along Ipakodo-Igbogbo road in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos Southwest, Nigeria.
In a release, the security agency stated that the suspects have made useful statements and would be arraigned in court of law soon.
EFCC acting spokesman, Tony Orilade disclosed that the arrested Lakers boss stated that he built the hotel, which houses a night club and a strip bar, from the proceeds of internet fraud in 2017.
The hotel, while is alleged to be a haven for internet fraudsters, was said to be well guarded by armed security men at all times. But the men reportedly took to their heels on sighting the EFCC operatives who conducted the raid.
“About 60 of the suspects have volunteered useful information, leading to further investigation.
“Some of the items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include exotic cars, jewelries, mobile phones and some documents, an EFCC statement said.
Meanwhile, Oladimeji’s house in Ikorodu and his Club (Lakers) have been sealed off by the operatives of EFCC.
THE IMPACT also gathered that officers of the security agency brought the suspect to his Aga home today.
