A sweeping crackdown by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has led to the immediate arrest of 120 suspects allegedly involved in internet fraud across multiple locations in the Centre of Excellence (Lagos).
The information was revealed in a post on the Commission’s official Facebook page, detailing that the operation took place on Monday, May 19, 2025.
According to the statement, the arrest followed weeks of intelligence gathering and discreet monitoring of the suspects’ activities.
Among those apprehended were 95 men and 25 women with the seizure of 26 luxury vehicles, assorted jewelry, mobile devices, laptops, and documents believed to be linked to fraudulent dealings.
Information has it that the suspects are currently in EFCC custody and undergoing interrogation with the possibility of being charged to court once investigations are completed.
The statement read “Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 120 suspected internet fraudsters, comprising 95 males and 25 females at various locations in Lagos.
“The suspects were arrested on Monday, May 19, 2025, following credible intelligence and thorough surveillance regarding their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud.
“Items recovered during the coordinated operation include 26 exotic cars and expensive pieces of jewelry, smartphones, laptops and several incriminating documents.
“The suspects are currently undergoing further investigation and will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”
