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Police Nab 14 in Major Lagos Cybercrime Bust

1/22/2025

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In a bold move against cybercrime, the Police Special Fraud Unit in Lagos State apprehended 14 suspects, including four National Youth Service Corps members and eight students from Gateway Polytechnic, on January 15, 2025. This crackdown targets a growing Internet fraud syndicate threatening the region, with police urging student leaders to rally their peers against these deceptive practices.

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Story summary

In a bold move against cybercrime, the Police Special Fraud Unit in Lagos State apprehended 14 suspects, including four National Youth Service Corps members and eight students from Gateway Polytechnic, on January 15, 2025. This crackdown targets a growing Internet fraud syndicate threatening the region, with police urging student leaders to rally their peers against these deceptive practices.