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EFCC Cracks Down on Internet Fraud: 10 Suspects Arrested in Abuja

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EFCC Cracks Down on Internet Fraud: 10 Suspects Arrested in Abuja

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By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu

In a pre-dawn operation on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja. The suspects were apprehended at the River Park Estate in Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory.

Suspects

Items recovered from the suspects include:

Luxury Vehicles: A Range Rover, two Lexus cars, and a Toyota Camry
Electronic Devices: Laptop computers and iPhones

The EFCC has been intensifying its efforts to combat internet fraud in Nigeria. This arrest is the latest in a series of crackdowns on suspected fraudsters in Abuja.

Exhibit recovered from the suspects

The Commission has reiterated its commitment to bringing perpetrators to justice and protecting the public from cybercrime.

The suspects will face charges in court once investigations are concluded

The suspects will face charges in court once investigations are concluded. The EFCC’s swift action serves as a warning to potential fraudsters and reinforces its dedication to safeguarding Nigeria’s financial integrity.

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