EFCC Arrests 19 Fraudsters in Lagos Sting Operation
On Monday, operatives from the Lagos Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a sting operation at Applewood Estate, Orchid Road, Lekki, Lagos State, resulting in the arrest of 19 individuals suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities. The operation aimed to apprehend cybercrime fraudsters who were reportedly deceiving victims through gift cards, cryptocurrencies, and international money transfers by impersonating various individuals.
The operation commenced at 5 am and led to the arrest of 21 suspected fraudsters, along with the seizure of five exotic cars. Following diligent pre-arrest surveillance, two suspects were released after preliminary investigations indicated they were not involved in the fraud.
The EFCC stated that all indicted suspects would be arraigned in court promptly and reaffirmed its commitment to combating economic and financial crimes. The operation was executed without any reports of harassment or unlawful arrests.
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