Crimes

EFCC arrests 45 internet fraudsters in Lagos

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested no fewer than 45 suspected internet fraudsters in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

The EFCC disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

The anti-graft agency said the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested on Monday, March 11, following intelligence on the activities of an Organised Cybercrime Syndicate Network (OCSN) operating in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.

Police arrest woman for kidnapping 3 pupils in Lagos

It listed items recovered from the suspects to include exotic vehicles, sophisticated mobile devices, and laptops.

The EFCC added that the suspected internet fraudsters would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Tinubu approves N10bn emergency fund for ebola preparedness

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of N10 billion in emergency funding to…

6 hours ago

Atiku backed rotational presidency after June 12 annulment — Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has revealed that former…

7 hours ago

Kwankwaso opens door to reconciliation with Yusuf

Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed…

8 hours ago

Umahi gives Abuja-Lokoja road contractors 72-hour deadline to resume work

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to contractors handling the…

8 hours ago

Real Madrid sack Arbeloa, set to appoint Mourinho as new coach

Real Madrid have terminated the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the club’s head coach. The…

9 hours ago

NUPRC fixes June 12 deadline for 2025 oil block bid submissions

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced Friday, June 12, 2026, as the…

9 hours ago

This website uses cookies.