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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Maiduguri Zonal Directorate, have arrested 42 suspected internet fraudsters in Gashua, Yobe State.
The suspects were rounded up in a sting operation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, across different hideouts in the local government area, following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in cybercrime.
Recovered items include seven motorcycles, a Mercedes Benz car, 55 phones and laptops, as well as PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles.
According to the EFCC, preliminary intelligence linked the suspects to various forms of internet fraud. They will be arraigned in court once investigations are completed.
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