EFCC arrests 28 suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin, seizing luxury cars, laptops, and phones, highlighting Nigeria’s fight against cybercrime.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, has apprehended 28 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated operations across the state capital.
According to a statement from the EFCC Media Office, the suspects were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday during sting operations in Tanke, University Road, Oshin, and Agbabiaka areas, following credible intelligence linking them to cybercrime activities in Ilorin.
The EFCC disclosed that the operation yielded seven exotic cars, including a latest-model Toyota Corolla and a Lexus, two motorcycles, and expensive phones and laptops allegedly used for internet fraud.
The commission said the suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The arrests come amid rising concerns about the impact of internet fraud on Nigeria’s economy and global reputation.
Earlier, the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, represented by Chief Superintendent Coker Oyegunle, warned that cybercrime, money laundering, and economic sabotage cost Nigeria billions of naira annually.
Speaking on September 15 at an event in Port Harcourt organized by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs, Olukoyede said these crimes undermine national growth, deprive citizens of infrastructure and jobs, and damage Nigeria’s international image.
He further highlighted that rising cases of internet fraud have worsened visa restrictions for innocent Nigerians abroad, a concern that motivated intensified EFCC operations nationwide.
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