Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 117 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos.
The arrest was contained in a statement issued by the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale.
According to Oyewale, the suspects were arrested at Regional Hotel, Iyana-Ishasi, Lagos State in a sting operation.
He said this followed verified intelligence about their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud.
Items recovered from the suspects, at the point of arrest, included mobile phones, laptop computers and four cars.
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They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, Oyewale added.
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