EFCC Raids Port Harcourt Estate, Arrests 37 Suspected Internet Fraudsters
Emmanuel Femi Adedayo 
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 37 people suspected of internet fraud in a raid at Majesty Estate, Port Harcourt.
On Friday, August 1, 2025, EFCC operatives stormed Majesty Estate on NTA Road in Port Harcourt after getting a distress call from residents. Concerned neighbours had reported suspicious activities linked to internet fraudsters living in the community.
According to an official statement released by EFCC on Saturday, the sting operation by their Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate led to the arrest of 37 suspects. The move followed an intelligence tip about certain apartments being used for “nefarious activities.” EFCC agents announced their presence and mission, but some residents allegedly refused to open their doors. In one case, operatives had to force open an apartment door to continue their investigation.
The EFCC says no one was arrested inside the apartment where the door was forced open, and that there was no unprofessional conduct during the search. The Commission also addressed viral videos circulating online that suggested harassment or excessive force, calling those claims “strange and unwarranted.” They insisted that many residents appreciated EFCC’s action and felt safer with suspected fraudsters taken into custody.
EFCC stated that, “They remain committed to the highest standards of professional conduct and will not hesitate to discipline any operative who acts out of line.” The agency added that most residents of Majesty Estate supported their intervention.
The 37 suspects are now in EFCC custody as investigations continue. This latest raid stresses the ongoing effort to tackle internet fraud in Nigeria, especially as it affects local communities. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity as the EFCC pledges to keep working to ensure neighbourhoods remain safe.
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