EFCC: 34 Internet Fraudsters Nabbed in Midnight Ekiti Raid

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Ibadan office has arrested 34 suspected internet fraudsters in a dramatic pre-dawn operation.

EFCC operatives stormed Iworoko and Ijado communities near Ado-Ekiti, catching suspects unaware in their hideouts during the Monday raid.

Authorities acted on verified tips about the group’s alleged cybercrime activities before launching the coordinated sting.

Among seized items were eleven luxury vehicles, stacks of documents, numerous smartphones, and laptops containing potential evidence of fraudulent transactions.

Detectives are currently interrogating the suspects at an undisclosed facility while examining digital evidence.

The commission confirmed all suspects will face prosecution after completing thorough investigations into their alleged crimes.

This operation highlights EFCC’s intensified crackdown on cybercrime networks operating across southwestern states.

Officials praised local tipsters while urging more citizens to report suspicious financial activities in their neighborhoods.

The raid’s timing and scale surprised residents who described seeing armed operatives surround buildings before sunrise.

Neighbors reported hearing commotion as suspects were escorted into waiting vehicles without resistance.

Forensic analysts are now examining the seized devices for connections to broader fraud syndicates.

Investigators particularly want to determine how long the alleged operation had been running in the university town.

Anti-graft officials emphasized this arrest serves as warning to other internet fraudsters in the region.

They vowed to sustain raids until cybercrime becomes too risky to practice in any Nigerian community.

Local business owners expressed relief, saying the suspects’ lavish spending had distorted the area’s economy.

Community leaders pledged to support authorities in identifying other suspicious activities.

The EFCC expects to file initial charges within days as they continue tracing financial trails.

This case may reveal connections to international scam networks targeting foreign victims.

Residents remain divided, with some questioning if all detainees are truly guilty.

Human rights monitors have requested transparent proceedings as the high-profile case develops.

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