Operatives from the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 120 internet fraud suspects, consisting of 95 males and 25 females, across various locations in Lagos.
The EFCC announced the arrest of the suspects on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
It said the arrests took place on Monday, May 19, 2025, following a thorough investigation prompted by credible intelligence concerning the suspects’ involvement in diverse internet-related fraudulent activities.
This operation exemplifies the EFCC’s ongoing commitment to combating cybercrime, which has seen a troubling rise in recent years.
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The anti-graft commission disclosed that during the operation, its agents seized a substantial cache of items believed to have been acquired by the suspects through illegal activities.
The seized items include 26 luxury vehicles, an array of high-value jewelry, smartphones, laptops, and various incriminating documents belonging to the suspects.
The EFCC added that the suspects are being held for further questioning to establish the full extent of their activities and connections within the cybercrime network.
It said that upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspects will be formally arraigned in court.
