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EFCC arrests 74 internet fraudsters in Abuja hotel, recovers gun

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja.

The suspected internet fraudsters were arrested at Joyous Hotel, Nyanya in Abuja on Monday, June 30, 2025.

The EFCC, in a statement on Monday, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences.

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The anti-graft agency listed items recovered from the suspects to include  86 phones, one rifle pistol, and three motorcycles.

The EFCC added that the suspected internet fraudsters will be charged to court soon.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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