The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi State.
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the operation was conducted by the commission’s Gombe Zonal Directorate in response to reliable information on the suspects’ purported involvement in cybercrime.
The suspects were captured near the Kaure New Government Reservation Area and Awala, Maiduguri Road, in Bauchi, the EFCC said in a statement released on Monday via X.
Several high-end products, including a Toyota Camry and a BMW, were found during the raid.
The EFCC stressed that following the conclusion of the investigations, the accused will face charges.
“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.
