EFCC Detains 120 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos - Daily Trust

EFCC detains 120 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos - Daily Trust

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 120 suspected internet fraudsters at various locations in the state. The EFCC confirmed this in a post shared on its verified X handle @officialEFCC on Monday. It said the suspects, comprising 95 males and 25 females, were apprehended on Monday. “The suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence and thorough surveillance r…

EFCC Presents First Witness In Oil Magnate’s $35m Fraud Trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday presented its witness in the trial of oil magnate Dr Akintoye Akindele for an alleged $35m fraud. The witness appeared before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Akindele is accused of complicity in the diversion of the funds belonging to the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The sum was for investment in a modular refinery and a jetty, amo…

The Dortmund police warns against the use of unknown payment systems. Photo: Depositphotos.com The criminal commissioner Cybercrime has recently conducted more investigations in which persons who had offered articles for sale on the Internet platform were victims of fraud.The fraudsters are not primarily concerned with the fraudulent acquisition of the goods offered, but with the acquisition of data.

EFCC Nabs 120 Suspected Fraudsters, Seizes 26 Vehicles

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 120 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos State. In a statement shared on its official X handle on Monday, the commission revealed that operatives from its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 conducted the coordinated raids at multiple locations across the state. The operation resulted in the seizure of 26 luxury vehicles, high-end jewelry, mobile phones, laptops, and various incriminati…

EFCC Arrests 95 Male, 25 Female Suspected Internet Fraudsters, in Lagos - Global Upfront Newspapers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 have arrested 120 suspected internet fraudsters at various locations in Lagos. The 120 comprise of 95 males and 25 females. According to a statement by EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, “The suspects were arrested on Monday, May 19, 2025, following credible intelligence and thorough surveillance regarding their alleged involvement in internet-r…

120 suspected Lagos Internet fraudsters to face trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has vowed to prosecute the 120 suspected Internet fraudsters arrested on Monday in various parts of Lagos State. According to a statement by the EFCC on Mo...