By In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in simultaneous operations across Bida and Minna towns in Niger State.
The raids were carried out by operatives from the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency starting on Tuesday. The operation led to the seizure of various incriminating items, painting a grim picture of the tools allegedly used in the cybercrime trade.
Among the recovered items were charms, women’s underwear, three vehicles, several computers, generator sets, and an air conditioner. The EFCC did not specify the exact locations or identities of the suspects but said all are currently in custody.
Confirming the development, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said investigations are ongoing and further details will be made available in due course.
The arrest highlights the continued efforts by Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency to clamp down on cybercriminals, particularly in areas where online scams are believed to be rampant.
This development comes just days after another high-profile case of financial fraud made headlines, reinforcing the EFCC’s warning that no region is exempt from scrutiny in its ongoing battle against internet-based crime.
