By Our Correspondent
In a major breakthrough, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has dismantled what it describes as the largest cybercrime syndicate in Lagos, arresting 792 suspects of Nigerian, Chinese, Arab, and Filipino descent.
Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, announced the arrests during a press briefing on Monday.
He revealed that the syndicate was taken down in a meticulously planned “surprise operation” following months of covert surveillance.
The raid, carried out at No. 7 Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, uncovered evidence linking the suspects to cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams targeting unsuspecting victims globally.
This operation marks one of the EFCC’s most significant successes in its fight against cybercrime.
Further investigations are ongoing, and details about the syndicate’s operations are expected to emerge soon.
The EFCC reiterated its commitment to curbing cybercrime and urged the public to remain vigilant against online scams.
