35 people accused of committing online fraud have been arrested by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission agents in Auchi, Edo State.
The arrests were made at a number of places throughout the town, including in the Back of Yak neighborhoods, off Sabo Ibenafo Road, and on Vigilante Street.
An announcement on the EFCC’s verified Twitter account on Tuesday claimed that “credible evidence that linked [the culprits] to fraudulent internet activities” was the driving force behind the operation.
Through the statement, “We remain resolute in our mandate to rid Nigeria of economic and financial crimes,” the agency emphasized its commitment to fighting cybercrime.
At the time of the suspects’ arrest, the EFCC found a number of items—including two smart watches, nine automobiles, eleven laptop computers, and forty-six cell phones. It is thought that these objects were utilized in the suspected fraudulent actions.
The suspects are being investigated while being held in prison. After the investigation is over, the EFCC has indicated that they would face charges in court.
The EFCC’s continuous attempts to stop the growing wave of internet fraud, also referred to as “Yahoo Yahoo,” in Nigeria have reached a new milestone with this operation.
Since Auchi, a significant town in Edo State, has been found to be a hub for these kinds of activities, the anti-graft agency has stepped up its enforcement and surveillance efforts.
To help combat financial and economic crimes, the EFCC keeps urging the public to report suspicious activity and offer reliable information.
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