EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Fraudsters In Lekki Estate Raid

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 19 suspected cybercrime fraudsters following a sting operation at Applewood Estate, Orchid Road, Lekki, Lagos State.

The fee mentioned its operatives from the Lagos Directorate 1 carried out the operation at about 5am on Monday, October 26, 2026, arresting 21 suspects and recovering 5 unique automobiles.

According to the EFCC, the suspects allegedly obtained cash from unsuspecting victims by present playing cards, cryptocurrencies and worldwide cash transfers by impersonating different individuals.

The fee mentioned preliminary investigations indicted 19 of the 21 suspects, whereas the remaining two had been launched.

It added that the indicted suspects can be arraigned in court docket.

The EFCC mentioned the operation adopted surveillance and reconnaissance of the suspects’ actions.

It additionally addressed reviews regarding a younger lady who allegedly tried to alert the suspects by making phone calls throughout the operation.

According to the fee, the girl was held and her telephone confiscated till the operation ended, after which the machine was returned to her.

The company maintained that the operation was carried out professionally, with no harassment, intimidation or illegal arrest recorded.

It urged Nigerians to sentence cybercrime and different monetary offences, saying such actions harm the nation’s fame.

The fee additionally mentioned it remained open to constructive engagement however warned towards makes an attempt to undermine its anti-corruption mandate.

The suspects are anticipated to face trial, and the allegations towards them have but to be established in court docket.