EFCC nabs 17 alleged internet fraudsters in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has apprehended 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos.
EFCC confirmed this in a post shared on its official Facebook page on Tuesday.
It stated that the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday in a sting operation in Olusi Street, HopeVille Estate, Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos.
“Their arrest followed credible intelligence about their alleged involvement in internet fraud,” it stated.
The agency stated that upon their apprehension, five vehicles, mobile devices, and laptop computers were recovered from them.
(NAN)
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