Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 people suspected of being involved in online fraud. The arrests were made in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.
The suspects were picked up on Monday, June 30, at Joyous Hotel in Nyanya, which is a suburb of Abuja. Their arrest followed reliable information that connected them to online scams.
EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said that the team found several items with the suspects during the operation. These include 86 mobile phones, one pistol, and three motorcycles.
Oyewale also mentioned that the EFCC is still investigating the matter. Once the investigations are finished, the suspects will be taken to court to face charges.
In a statement released to the public, EFCC confirmed, “Our operatives arrested 74 suspects involved in internet-related crimes at Joyous Hotel in Nyanya, Abuja. We found 86 phones, a pistol, and three motorcycles during the raid. They will appear in court after investigations.”
