Lagos internet fraud syndicate busted as EFCC arrests 10 suspects

Stanley Ihedigbo

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters.

According to the Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, they were arrested on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Adewale Estate and Sea Side Estate in the Badore axis of Lagos State.

Their arrest followed credible intelligence on the activities of some members of an Organised Cybercrime Syndicate Network, OCSN, suspected to be involved in computer-related fraud.

Items recovered from them include exotic cars, mobile devices, and mobile phones.

The suspects have all volunteered their statements.

They will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.