The Nigeria Police Force’s National Cybercrime Center has arrested the owner and members of Gistlover Blog following a petition from Honorable and Doctor Mrs. Seye Oladejo.
These arrests are in relation to Conspiracy, Cyberstalking, and Threats to life. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police force’s spokesperson, stated that the arrested individuals, Adebukola Kolapo, Nnedum Micheal Somtomchukwu, and Isaac Akpokighe, are believed to be part of the Gistlover family syndicate.
The syndicate is responsible for operating the Gistlover blog, a microblogging platform known for engaging in Cyberstalking, incitement, Blackmail, and other unlawful activities that have raised concerns.
The police statement revealed that the suspects confessed to their involvement in the conspiracy, matching the substantial evidence already gathered.
Adebukola Kolapo, alias Omo oba Gistlover, purportedly played a significant role in creating over 80 percent of the Gistlover pages, effectively providing his digital footprint for the commission of these criminal acts.
Allegedly being on the payroll of the platform and receiving perks like cars and monetary incentives, Adebukola’s responsibilities extended to scouting, editing, captioning contents, and specifically targeting the complainant, Hon. and Dr. Mrs. Oluseyi Oladejo, with cyberstalking posts.
Moreover, Adebukola has been accused of aiding in the laundering of funds acquired through these illegal schemes using various means.
Furthermore, digital forensic analysis led to the discovery of eight Gistlover pages, all reportedly created by Adebukola at the direction of the syndicate’s head, along with wallet addresses linked to the money laundering activities.
