In a major operation, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission nabbed 74 individuals suspected of internet fraud in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The arrests happened on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Joyous Hotel in Nyanya suburb. It all came about thanks to what the authorities are calling credible intelligence, tying them to all sorts of internet-related offences.
According to the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in his statement, the raid turned up quite a haul: 86 mobile phones, a rifle pistol, and even three motorcycles. Makes you wonder what exactly these guys were up to—were they planning something bigger than just hacking emails?
The EFCC says they’ll drag the suspects to court as soon as investigations wrap up. This whole thing shines a light on the agency’s push to tackle cybercrime, which, let’s face it, is getting out of hand in Nigeria. But here’s my take: these big, flashy arrests, while impressive, kind of make you think—are we just skimming the surface of a much deeper problem?
This latest bust has got me thinking about the bigger picture. Sure, it’s great to see the EFCC in action, but there’s a nagging feeling that we’re missing something. You can argue that nabbing 74 people in one swoop just shows how widespread this issue is—and maybe, just maybe, our strategies aren’t hitting the mark when it comes to stopping cybercrime at its roots.
