The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully apprehended 32 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud activities in Bauchi State. The announcement came through the commission’s official Facebook page on Monday, highlighting a significant breakthrough in the fight against cyber-crime.
The suspects were arrested on Friday, July 25, 2025, in the Sabon Kaura and Gwalameji neighborhoods within Bauchi’s capital city, following credible intelligence that linked them to various fraudulent online schemes.
According to the EFCC, the operation was conducted by operatives from the Gombe Zonal Directorate, marking another milestone in curbing cybercrime in Nigeria’s northeast region. The suspects are currently under investigation and are expected to face prosecution in court soon.
Seizure of High-Value Items Linked to Cybercrime
During the raids, the EFCC recovered an array of equipment believed to have been used in executing internet fraud, including:
- Nine Samsung smartphones
- Fifteen iPhones
- One Infinix phone
- Three Redmi phones
- Two iPads
- One Peugeot 406 car
- Two PlayStation 4 consoles and one PlayStation 5
- Four Neonx motorbikes
- Eight laptops
- One Maxi E50KWH generator
- One pistol
This seizure underscores the growing sophistication of cybercriminals and the EFCC’s commitment to dismantling such networks.
What This Means for Bauchi and Beyond
This latest crackdown sends a strong message that internet fraud will not be tolerated, especially in regions where it threatens economic stability and public trust. The EFCC continues to rely on intelligence-led operations to track and arrest those fueling online scams and cybercrime.
What are your thoughts on the EFCC’s latest crackdown on internet fraud in Bauchi? Share your views below and help spread awareness about the dangers of cybercrime. Stay updated by following us for more news on crime prevention and justice in Nigeria!
EFCC Arrests 32 Suspects in Major Internet Fraud Bust in Bauchi
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully apprehended 32 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud activities in Bauchi State. The announcement came through the commission’s official Facebook page on Monday, highlighting a significant breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime.
The suspects were arrested on Friday, July 25, 2025, in the Sabon Kaura and Gwalameji neighborhoods within Bauchi’s capital city, following credible intelligence that linked them to various fraudulent online schemes.
According to the EFCC, the operation was conducted by operatives from the Gombe Zonal Directorate, marking another milestone in curbing cybercrime in Nigeria’s northeast region. The suspects are currently under investigation and are expected to face prosecution in court soon.
Seizure of High-Value Items Linked to Cybercrime
During the raids, the EFCC recovered an array of equipment believed to have been used in executing internet fraud, including:
- Nine Samsung smartphones
- Fifteen iPhones
- One Infinix phone
- Three Redmi phones
- Two iPads
- One Peugeot 406 car
- Two PlayStation 4 consoles and one PlayStation 5
- Four Neonx motorbikes
- Eight laptops
- One Maxi E50KWH generator
- One pistol
This seizure underscores the growing sophistication of cybercriminals and the EFCC’s commitment to dismantling such networks.
What This Means for Bauchi and Beyond
This latest crackdown sends a strong message that internet fraud will not be tolerated, especially in regions where it threatens economic stability and public trust. The EFCC continues to rely on intelligence-led operations to track and arrest those fueling online scams and cybercrime.
What are your thoughts on the EFCC’s latest crackdown on internet fraud in Bauchi? Share your views below and help spread awareness about the dangers of cybercrime. Stay updated by following us for more news on crime prevention and justice in Nigeria!
