The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended nine individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, confirmed that the arrests took place at two different locations:; Sunnyville Estate in Lokogoma and Open Heaven Estate in Dawaki.
During the operation, operatives confiscated several items believed to have been used in fraudulent activities, including four luxury cars, laptops, iPads, and mobile phones.
“EFCC, have arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
“They were arrested on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Sunnyville Estate in Lokogoma and Open Heaven Estate in Dawaki areas of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
“Items recovered from them include four high-end cars, laptop computers, iPads, and phones. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the statement read.
