The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested nine individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
According to a statement released on Tuesday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the arrests were made at two locations — Sunnyville Estate in Lokogoma and Open Heaven Estate, in Dawaki.
During the operation, law enforcement officers seized several items, including four luxury cars, laptop computers, iPads, and mobile phones, which are believed to have been used in fraudulent activities.
“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 said.
