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EFCC Arrests 66 Suspected Fraudsters in Major Cybercrime Bust

8/9/2025

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In a bold crackdown on cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos on August 7, seizing luxury vehicles and high-end electronics. Earlier, on July 6, 55 suspects were detained in Ogun State, with luxury cars and firearms confiscated. The EFCC is determined to protect Nigeria's economy from this escalating threat.

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Story summary

In a bold crackdown on cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos on August 7, seizing luxury vehicles and high-end electronics. Earlier, on July 6, 55 suspects were detained in Ogun State, with luxury cars and firearms confiscated. The EFCC is determined to protect Nigeria's economy from this escalating threat.