EFCC arrests 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested seventy-four suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation carried out in Abuja.

According to a statement released by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the arrests took place on Monday at Joyous Hotel in Nyanya, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory. The operation was based on credible intelligence linking the suspects to cybercrime activities.

During the raid, EFCC operatives reportedly recovered several incriminating items, including laptops, mobile phones, and documents suspected to be used for fraudulent online activities.

These included 86 mobile phones, a pistol, and three motorcycles.

He added that investigations are currently ongoing and the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the probe is concluded.

The statement read, “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters.

“They were arrested on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Joyous Hotel, Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences.

“Items recovered from them include 86 phones, one rifle pistol and three motorcycles. They will be charged to court soon.”