Reported by: Agande Richard Aondofa | Edited by: Henry Owen
Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 42 suspected internet fraudsters in Gashua Local Government Area of Yobe State. The arrests were carried out during a coordinated sting operation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at multiple locations within Gashua, following credible intelligence on the suspects’ involvement in computer-related crimes.
During the operation, EFCC operatives recovered several items believed to be connected with the alleged fraudulent activities. Recovered property included seven motorcycles, one Mercedes-Benz car, fifty-five mobile phones and laptops, as well as PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PlayStation 4 (PS4) consoles.
According to intelligence obtained by the Commission, the suspects are linked to various forms of internet-related fraud, including online scams and computer-assisted criminal schemes. The EFCC has stated that the investigation into the activities of the arrested individuals is ongoing.
The suspects are expected to be charged to court once the investigation is concluded. The operation reflects the EFCC’s continued commitment to tackling cybercrime and financial fraud, ensuring that perpetrators of internet-based crimes are identified and brought to justice.
The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the EFCC continues to encourage residents to provide timely and credible information to support efforts against cybercrime and other financial offenses across the region.
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