Following the arrest of Nwagbo Oliver Chidera, popular Instagram celebrity known as Pankeeroy, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested another Bitcoin vendor in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The EFCC said the Bitcoin vendor, known as Ayomide Samuel Adebowale was arrested on Friday along with four others in Ibadan for alleged involvement in cyber crimes.
“Ayomide along with four others were picked up from two locations at Elebu area in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The suspects whose ages range between 21 and 37 were arrested sequel to series of intelligence received by the Commission on their alleged involvement in internet-related crimes.
“The other four are: Philip Gabriel, Mayowa Jolaoso Segun, Babatunde Segun Adeyinka and Abiodun Tolulope Emmanuel.
“Items recovered from them include two cars, laptops, phones and some documents suspected to contain false pretences.
“They will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is completed,” a statement by the EFCC reads.
Recall that the EFCC had similarly arrested Pankeeroy, alleging the Instagram celebrity was involved in Bitcoin scam.
EFCC stated that Pankeeroy claimed to have gone into Bitcoin scam, presenting himself as a vendor, who redeems Bitcoin vouchers, after he suffered depression.
TNG reports Pankeeroy, with over 500 thousand followers on Instagram was arrested in Lagos State along with 34 others.