EFCC ARRESTS 21 SUSPECTED CYBER FRAUDSTERS IN LAGOS ESTATE RAID

Operatives of the Lagos Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 21 suspected cybercrime fraudsters during a sting operation at Applewood Estate, Orchid Road, Lekki, Lagos State.

The operation, conducted at about 5 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, also led to the seizure of five exotic cars.

According to the Commission, the suspects allegedly obtained money from unsuspecting victims through gift cards, cryptocurrencies and international money transfers while impersonating various individuals.

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The EFCC said the operation was professionally executed following surveillance and reconnaissance aimed at monitoring the suspects’ activities before their arrest.

It added that a young woman who allegedly attempted to alert the suspects by making telephone calls during the operation was briefly held, while her phone was confiscated. The device was subsequently returned to her at the end of the operation.

The Commission disclosed that preliminary investigations implicated 19 of the 21 arrested suspects, while the remaining two had been released.

It stated that the 19 indicted suspects would be arraigned in court immediately.

Reaffirming its commitment to combating economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption, the EFCC urged members of the public to support its efforts and condemn fraudulent activities capable of damaging Nigeria’s reputation.

The Commission maintained that the operation was conducted professionally, insisting that there were no instances of harassment, intimidation or unlawful arrests.