EFCC Arrests 117 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos, 27 in Benin City
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 117 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos.
The suspects were arrested at Regional Hotel, Iyana- Ishasi, Lagos in a sting operation, following verified intelligence about their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud.
Items recovered from the suspects, at the point of arrest, include mobile phones, laptop computers and four cars.
They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Also, Dele Oyewale, head, Media and Publicity of EFFC noted that operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission, EFCC, on June 26, 2024 arrested 27 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City. The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in computer- related fraud.