By Uzair Adam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 25 individuals suspected of internet fraud in a sting operation in Kano.
According to a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday by the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the arrest took place on Monday opposite Bayero University Kano (BUK) New Site.
Oyewale revealed that the suspects were apprehended following actionable intelligence that linked them to various cybercrime activities.
“All suspects apprehended are confirmed to be undergraduate students of BUK,” he stated.
Items recovered during the operation include several mobile phones, laptops, internet routers, and a Honda Accord vehicle.
He added that the arrest followed weeks of surveillance and monitoring related to suspected involvement in internet fraud, identity theft, and financial scams.
Oyewale further said the suspects will be prosecuted once investigations are concluded.