The operation took place in Kubwa, Abuja and was announced by the EFCC in an official statement on its Facebook page yesterday.
The identities of the suspects have been disclosed by the commission as follows: Favour Obinna, Chinaza Onuigbo, Abdulrahman Ibrahim, Suleiman Daude, Ali Daude, Godwin Ifeanyi, Victor Ageme, Enoch Alfa, Wisdom Ndubuisi, Matthew Gideon, Stanly Kosi, Japhet Akogun, James Efegha, and Christopher Enaho. Additional individuals taken into custody include Daniel Benjamin, Idris Salvation, Idris Victor, Ikechukwu Ephraim Idris, Abdullahi Sani, Jeremiah Yacim, Chindu Chukwuma, Mohammed Daude Hamisu, Tochukwu Trust, Theophilus Marshal, Sani Solomon, and Chukwu Nnaemeka Oscar.
The EFCC’s operation resulted in the seizure of notable assets, including a Toyota Camry SE, a Mercedes Benz GLK 350, and two Lexus IS 250 vehicles.
Additionally, various mobile phones and laptops were confiscated as part of the investigation.
The commission has affirmed its commitment to bringing the suspects to justice, emphasizing that charges will be pressed against them once the investigation concludes.
The EFCC’s ongoing efforts serve as a strong deterrent against cybercrime and underscore its determination to protect the public from fraudulent activities in the digital realm.