EFCC nabs 40 suspected Internet fraudsters, recovers fetish items

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger State following an operation by operatives of its Kaduna Zonal Directorate.

The agency disclosed the arrest in a post shared via its official handle on X, on Wednesday.

Items recovered from the suspects include 60 Android phones, three vehicles, 10 motorcycles, eight laptop computers, four Bluetooth speakers, eight power generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, and two power stabilisers.

Also recovered were several fetish items allegedly used for spiritual fortification.

“Among the items recovered were three calabashes adorned with feathers, traditionally made soap and sponge, a bottle of alcoholic drink, 20 cowries, a waist bead, and four ladies’ underwear,” the statement added.

The commission indicated that the suspects were apprehended in separate raids across Bida and Minna Local Government Areas.

“The operation was based on credible intelligence linking the suspects to a syndicate engaged in cybercrime activities,” the EFCC stated.

The commission said investigations were ongoing and the suspects would be charged in court upon conclusion.

“The suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the EFCC said.

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