Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office, have arrested five herbalists for allegedly operating a large-scale counterfeit currency and fraud scheme in Osun and Lagos states.
The suspects were found with fake foreign notes valued at $3.43 million and €280,000 during raids carried out on December 7 and 8, 2025. The arrests followed intelligence reports linking the group to the defrauding of a woman, Halima Sanni, who reportedly lost ₦26.55 million to the syndicate.
Those arrested are Akingbola Omotayo, Adeola Funsho Ogunrinde, Yahaya Amodu, Kubratu Babalola Olaitan, and Familola Sunday Olaitan. Investigations revealed that they posed as herbalists, offering spiritual cleansing and healing services to unsuspecting victims.
The suspects allegedly claimed they could magically produce large sums of money, insisting the cash had to be “spiritually cleaned” through sacrifices before it could be spent. Victims were reportedly hypnotized and convinced to provide money for the supposed rituals.
EFCC operatives also recovered two luxury vehicles and several mobile phones from the suspects. The commission confirmed that the suspects will be charged to court once investigations are completed.
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