EFCC arrests ‘crossdresser’, 32 others for alleged internet fraud in Lagos (photos)

Owoseni Gabriel, who pretended to be a woman in order to avoid arrest, and 32 other people have been detained by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)'s Lagos Zonal Command for their suspected involvement in computer-related fraud.

A statement from the commission says Gabriel was arrested alongside Salaudeen Hammed, Akinsanya Olamilekan, Olamofe Joshua, Akindele Saheed, Damilare Micheal, Patoki Ayomiku, Olakunle Ismail, Babalola Ayomide, Afolabi Olaibola, Abiodun Olayinka, Samuel Ogunyemi, Adebayo Olarewaju, Abdul-Fatai Olawale and Hassan Ayofe.

Others are: Samson Jeremiah, Kolawole Afeez, Owoseni Gabriel, Makinde Oluwasegun, Daniel Seun, Adefolahan Isreal, Olusegun Emmanuel, Olawore Micheal, Hammed Raheem, Micheal Tunde, Francis Chibundu, Jesse Oluwatobiloba, Adenekan Ayotunde, Qudus Adeyi, Sulaimon Oladimeji, Kayode Sunday, Daniel Owosine, and Boluwatife Gbolahan.

They were detained on May 2, 2023, in Lagos State's Iyana-Ipaja axis as a result of reliable information the Commission obtained regarding the actions of some young boys engaged in computer-related fraud.

In order to avoid capture during the sting operation, Gabriel in particular wore a feminine outfit and a wig. A Toyota Camry model from 2005 and a Toyota Camry model from 2009, as well as mobile phones and laptop computers, were found on the suspects.