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Alex Enumah in Abuja
A sting operation by operatives of the Lagos Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, has led to the arrest of 19 individuals suspected of fraudulently actions.
The sting operation in accordance to the anti-graft company was carried out on the Applewood Estate, Orchid Road, Lekki, Lagos State.
The operatives had launched into the operation to apprehend suspected cybercrime fraudsters stated to be acquiring cash from unsuspecting victims by means of reward playing cards, crypto currencies and worldwide cash transfers by impersonating a number of people.
“The operation, carried out by 5am, yielded the arrest of twenty-one(21) suspected cybercrime fraudsters and 5 unique automobiles. The fraudsters have been apprehended professionally owing to diligent pre-arrest surveillance and reconnaissance of the actions of the fraudsters.
“A young lady that stood in the way of the operation by making telephone calls to alert the fraudsters was held and her phone confiscated until the conclusion of the operation. The phone was later released to her”, the assertion signed by the fee’s spokesperson, Mr Dele Oyewale learn in half.
It famous that preliminary investigations of the arrested suspects indicted 19 individuals, whereas two others not indicted have been subsequently launched.
While assuring that, “All the indicted suspects can be arraigned in courtroom instantly, the EFCC stated it could proceed its campaign and operational dynamics in opposition to financial and monetary crimes and different acts of corruption.
The anti-graft company accordingly enjoined the general public to preserve religion with it and loudly condemn the actions of fraudsters bringing the nation to disrepute.
“The Sting Operation at Applewood Estate was professionally carried out, with no record of harassment, intimidation or unlawful arrest of anyone. The Commission is open to constructive engagement by well-meaning Nigerians but blackmailers and alarmists will not be allowed to sabotage its mandate”, the assertion added.
