The Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi State.
The operation was carried out on Saturday, March 15, 2025, following credible intelligence on the suspects’ alleged involvement in cybercrime.
A statement by the EFCC on Monday via X.com revealed that the suspects were apprehended at Kaure New Government Reservation Area and Awala, Maiduguri Road, in Bauchi.
During the raid, several luxury items were recovered, including a BMW car, a Toyota Camry, among others.
The EFCC emphasised that the suspects would be prosecuted after the completion of investigations.
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“The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud at Kaure New Government Reservation Area, GRA, Bauchi and Awala, Maiduguri road, Bauchi state.
“Items recovered from them at the point of arrest include one BMW and Toyota Camry cars, three PlayStation 5, 30 expensive phones, one flat-screen television set, six Point of Sale, POS, machines, four ipads, and five laptops.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the statement said.
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