The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has announced the arrest of 43 individuals suspected of engaging in internet-related fraud.
The operation was carried out on Friday by the operatives in the Toto area of Nasarawa State.
According to the Commission, the arrests were made following credible and actionable intelligence which linked the suspects to a series of fraudulent activities conducted online.
The intelligence led to a coordinated operation, during which a number of electronic devices and other items believed to be proceeds or tools of cybercrime were confiscated.
The EFCC disclosed the development in a post shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.
The announcement was accompanied by images showing the suspects as well as various recovered items, which include mobile devices, motorcycles, and computing equipment.
Items seized during the raid comprised 64 mobile phones, among them several high-end brands such as iPhones and Samsung models, an iPad, four laptop computers, and five motorcycles.
The statement partly read,”Officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 30, 2025, arrested 43 suspected internet fraudsters in Toto, Nasarawa State.
“Their arrest followed actionable intelligence which linked them to fraudulent internet activities.
“Items recovered from them include five motorcycles, 64 mobile phones, four laptop computers and an iPad.”
The Commission further noted that investigations are underway to ascertain the full extent of the suspects’ involvement in cybercrime networks.
It added that once investigations are completed, the individuals in custody would be formally charged to court.
(Punch)
