FBI Arrests Nine Fraudsters in Nigeria, Seizes Devices
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested nine suspected fraudsters in Nigeria during a recent operation. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrests and the seizure of 53 electronic devices in a post on the 𝕏 account.
He expressed gratitude to Nigeria’s security agencies for their cooperation in the operation. Patel highlighted that the FBI identified $11 million in potentially freezable funds across multiple countries as part of the investigation.
He stated that the operation, named "Operation Blackout," aims to combat international cybercriminal networks that exploit innocent victims and steal their life savings. Patel warned that these criminals, who believe they are beyond the reach of law enforcement due to operating across borders, are mistaken.
He reiterated that justice will find those targeting Americans from overseas, thanking Nigerian law enforcement and partners in London for their collaboration.
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