The EFCC has arrested 120 individuals, including 25 women, for suspected internet fraud in Lagos. Recovered items include luxury vehicles, gadgets, and incriminating documents.
- Arrests followed credible intelligence and surveillance across multiple Lagos locations on May 19, 2025.
- Items recovered include Range Rovers, Mercedes Benz cars, jewelry, smartphones, laptops, and documents.
- Suspects are undergoing further investigation and will be arraigned after inquiries are concluded.
This large-scale operation by the EFCC underscores the persistent spread of cybercrime in urban Nigeria. With both men and women implicated, the case reflects growing digital vulnerabilities and the attraction of illicit digital wealth. Families, particularly of the young arrested, are likely facing uncertainty and social stigma.
As the EFCC continues its crackdown, will these arrests serve as a strong deterrent or merely scratch the surface of Nigeria’s cybercrime problem?
