- Safiu Kehinde
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has nabbed 74 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja with a rifle pistol recovered from one of the suspects.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on the Commission’s official X handle on Monday.
According to the statement, the suspects were arrested at Joyous Hotel located at Nyanya area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Items recovered from the suspects alongside the pistol include 86 phones, and three motorcycles.
The Commission vowed to charge them to court following the conclusion of investigation.
The statement read; “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters.
“They were arrested on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Joyous Hotel, Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences.
“Items recovered from them include 86 phones, one rifle pistol and three motorcycles.
“They will be charged to court soon.”