Operatives of Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters.
The apprehension led to the recovery of different items, including cars, phones, international passports, among others.
According to EFCC, the suspects were arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in an operation code named “Operation Eagle Sweep”.
“They were arrested for alleged internet fraud after the Commission received credible intelligence on their activities in various hideouts within the State.
“Items recovered from them include different brands and models of exotic vehicles, smart phones, smart wrist watches, international passports, Automated Teller Machine, ATM cards of different banks and laptops containing incriminating materials and documents,” the anti-graft agency stated.
It noted that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Makurdi Zonal Directorate’s operatives also nabbed 25 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within the Makurdi metropolis.
The Commission disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9, 2025, following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in cybercrimes.
“Items recovered from them include three cars, five laptops, 22 (twenty-two) phones and three bikes. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
Similarly, operatives of Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Agency on Tuesday arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
They were nabbed at Ikot Akpanabia, Udoudoma, and the Nwaniba areas of Uyo in an intelligence-driven sting operation.
“Three of the arrested suspects are undergraduates of the University of Uyo. Items recovered from them include 26 smartphones, one iPad, three laptops, one wristwatch, and a black Toyota Camry car.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” EFCC added.
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