The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna, the state capital, as part of a swift operation aimed at curbing the growing presence of cybercriminals in Niger State.
It was gathered that the suspects were arrested with charms, women’s pants, and three cars during the operation, which began on Tuesday and ended on Wednesday in Minna.
Bawa Usman Kaltungo, the commission’s zone director in Kaduna, recently visited the state and classified it as a safe haven for cyber fraudsters.
Dele Oyewale, the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, confirmed the arrests on Wednesday, citing credible intelligence that tied the suspects to alleged internet fraud.
Oyewale said, “Items recovered from them include three cars, eight power generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, two power stabilisers, 10 motorcycles, eight laptop computers, four Bluetooth speakers and 60 Android phones”.
“Also recovered were fetish items that included three calabashes, adorned with feathers, traditionally made soap and sponge, a bottle of hot drink, 20 cowries, a waist bead and four lady’s underwears,” he added.
He stated that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
