EFCC Detains Nine Cyber Fraud Suspects, Recovers Luxury Items

In the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission detained nine people suspected of indulging in cyber fraud.

The arrests were made at two locations, according to the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, who issued a statement on Tuesday.

Several items were seized during the operation, including four luxury cars, laptop computers, iPads, and mobile phones, all of which are suspected of being utilised in fraudulent activity.

“EFCC, have arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

“They were arrested on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Sunnyville Estate in Lokogoma and Open Heaven Estate in Dawaki areas of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

“Items recovered from them include four high-end cars, laptop computers, iPads, and phones. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the statement said.