Abeokuta, Ogun State – Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended 93 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud. The arrests were made during an early morning sting operation on Sunday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following weeks of surveillance and credible intelligence.
According to an EFCC spokesperson, the suspects were tracked down in various high-end residential areas known as hotspots for cybercrime activities. The operation, which involved a coordinated raid by multiple EFCC teams, led to the recovery of 18 luxury vehicles, laptops, smartphones, and other electronic devices** believed to have been used in fraudulent transactions.
Sources within the commission revealed that the suspects are allegedly linked to romance scams, identity theft, and business email compromise (BEC) fraud, targeting victims both locally and internationally.
The EFCC stated that the suspects are currently undergoing interrogation, and forensic analysis of the seized devices is underway to gather further evidence. “We have substantial intelligence linking these individuals to cybercrime networks, and we are working to uncover the full extent of their operations,” an official said.
The commission confirmed that the suspects will be **arraigned in court as soon as investigations are concluded**, in line with Nigeria’s Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015.
This latest operation is part of the EFCC’s intensified efforts to combat internet fraud across Nigeria. In recent months, the agency has conducted multiple raids in states including Lagos, Delta, and Rivers, leading to hundreds of arrests.
The commission has also urged members of the public to report suspicious online activities, emphasising that collaboration with law enforcement is crucial in curbing cybercrime.
**Updates on this case will be provided as the investigation progresses.**
*— EFCC Media Unit*
