A total of 29 individuals apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are slated to face trial if found culpable of engaging in cyber fraud and associated offenses, as per an official statement released by the EFCC on Thursday.
The arrests, carried out by EFCC operatives in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday, were prompted by actionable intelligence received by the anti-graft agency regarding the suspects’ activities.
The EFCC revealed that the arrests were made in the Apo, Gwarimpa, and Katampe areas of the FCT. The suspects were taken into custody following a coordinated operation based on the provided intelligence.
“In a proactive operation, the EFCC Abuja Zonal Command apprehended 29 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud,” stated the agency.
Recovered items from the suspects include 43 mobile phones of various brands, six vehicles, and two smartwatches. The EFCC emphasized that a thorough investigation would be conducted, after which the suspects would be brought before the court for prosecution.
“The seized items comprise essential evidence in our ongoing investigation. Once the investigation is concluded, the suspects will be prosecuted accordingly,” the EFCC statement concluded.