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EFCC arrests 48 internet fraudsters in Ogun, recovers gun

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

The EFCC disclosed this via a statement issued on Friday, July 11, 2025.

The commission said the suspects’ arrest followed surveillance and credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities.

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The anti-graft agency listed items recovered from the suspected internet fraudsters to include a pump action rifle, five high-end cars, a motorbike, several mobile phones, laptop computers, and incriminating documents.

The commission added that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Star

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