EFCC Arrests 120 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos, Recovers Luxury Cars

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, have arrested 120 suspected internet fraudsters in a coordinated raid across multiple locations in Lagos State.

The suspects, comprising 95 men and 25 women, were apprehended on Monday, May 19, 2025, following actionable intelligence and weeks of surveillance on their alleged cybercrime activities.

According to a statement on the X handle of the anti-graft agency, on Monday, the EFCC recovered 26 exotic cars, luxury jewelry, smartphones, laptops, and various incriminating documents believed to be linked to internet fraud schemes during the operation.

The statement reads: “Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 120 suspected internet fraudsters, comprising 95 male and 25 female at various locations in Lagos.

“The suspects were arrested on Monday, May 19, 2025, following credible intelligence and thorough surveillance regarding their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud.

“Items recovered during the coordinated operation include 26 exotic cars and expensive jewelries, smartphones, laptops and several incriminating documents.

“The suspects are currently undergoing further investigation and will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”