The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in Benue and Lagos states.
In Makurdi, Benue State, operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the EFCC arrested fifteen suspects.
The suspects were arrested at Abu King Shuluwe Street Akpehe, Makurdi metropolis based on actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud.
Items recovered from them include: two cars, five laptop computers, 17 mobile phones among others
The suspects would be charged to court as soon as their investigations are concluded.
In Lagos, operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the EFCC arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters.
They were arrested on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Adewale Estate and Sea Side Estate in the Badore axis of Lagos State.
Their arrest followed credible intelligence on the activities of some members of an Organised Cybercrime Syndicate Network, OCSN, suspected to be involved in computer-related fraud.
Items recovered from them include: exotic cars, mobile devices and mobile phones.
The suspects have all volunteered their statements.
They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
