EFCC arrests 59 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abuja Zonal Directorate, have arrested 59 individuals for alleged internet fraud.
According to the agency, the suspects were apprehended at Abacha Road in the Mararaba area, a key gateway between Nasarawa State and Abuja.
Upon their arrest, 73 mobile phones of various brands were recovered from them.
The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X page on Tuesday.
The statement read, “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Monday, February 24, 2025, arrested 59 suspected internet fraudsters.
“They were arrested at Abacha Road, Mararaba axis of Nasarawa State, following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet activities.
“Items recovered from them include 73 mobile phones of different brands.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
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