The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Port Harcourt has arrested 37 individuals believed to be involved in internet fraud. The suspects were detained on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, during an operation named “Operation Eagle Sweep.”
The EFCC announced the arrests in a statement shared on X, revealing that the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence about their activities in various hideouts across the state. “They were arrested for alleged internet fraud,” the commission stated.
Items recovered from the suspects include exotic vehicles, smartphones, smart wristwatches, laptops containing incriminating evidence, as well as international passports and ATM cards from different banks.
“The matter will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” the EFCC added.
The operation, which follows extensive intelligence gathering, is part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to combat internet fraud in the region.
