Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, have successfully arrested a total of 105 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, in connection with suspected internet fraud.
The arrests took place in a business apartment in the Gudu area of Abuja on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
This operation forms part of the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to curb internet fraud, money laundering, and other forms of corruption that have become rampant across the country.
The arrested individuals include 67 males four of whom are Chinese nationals and 38 females.
The suspects were reportedly part of a large scale operation targeting victims and businesses globally, specifically through a sophisticated hotel review scam.
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The scam involved fraudulent reviews targeting hotels and other establishments, primarily in Europe, with the aim of deceiving both customers and business owners.
The EFCC has emphasized that these individuals were engaging in a well-organized scheme that exploited internet platforms to further fraudulent activities.
The EFCC has stated that the arrested suspects are currently under investigation, and once the investigation is completed, they will face prosecution for their involvement in the scam.
The agency also reiterated its commitment to ridding Nigeria of internet fraud and other illicit activities that undermine the nation’s economy and global reputation.
This latest arrest is a testament to the EFCC’s continued efforts to dismantle criminal networks involved in corruption and cybercrime.
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