The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 43 individuals suspected of being involved in internet-related fraud in Toto, a local government area in Nasarawa State. The arrests were made during a targeted operation on Friday, May 30, 2025, following credible intelligence reports that linked the individuals to a series of cybercrimes.
The development was officially announced by the EFCC in a post on its verified X account on Saturday. According to the Commission, the raid was carried out by operatives from one of its specialized units after they received actionable intelligence concerning a group of individuals operating fraudulent schemes online.
The EFCC explained that the suspects were allegedly using various digital platforms and devices to carry out their illicit activities, which included scamming unsuspecting victims both locally and internationally. The coordinated operation led to the recovery of several items believed to be proceeds of crime or tools used to perpetrate cybercrime.
During the raid, EFCC operatives confiscated a wide range of equipment and valuables. Among the items seized were 64 mobile phones, including high-end devices such as Apple iPhones and Samsung smartphones. Additionally, an iPad, four laptop computers, and five motorcycles were also recovered from the suspects. These items are being held as exhibits and are expected to be used as evidence in court proceedings once the suspects are formally charged.
In its statement, the Commission said, “On Friday, May 30, 2025, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 43 suspects in Toto, Nasarawa State. Their arrests followed intelligence reports linking them to fraudulent internet activities.”
The EFCC further revealed that the investigation into the matter is currently ongoing. The aim, according to the agency, is to uncover the full extent of each suspect’s involvement in cybercrime networks and to identify possible collaborators or victims of their operations. The anti-graft agency affirmed that those found culpable will face prosecution in accordance with the law.
A senior EFCC official, who spoke under condition of anonymity, noted that the Commission is intensifying efforts to dismantle organized cybercrime rings operating across various states in Nigeria. “This operation is part of a broader strategy to rid the country of internet fraud, which has not only tarnished Nigeria’s global image but has also defrauded countless innocent individuals of their hard-earned resources,” the official said.
The Commission urged the public to continue providing useful information that could aid its investigations and warned individuals involved in fraudulent activities to desist before the law catches up with them.
This latest operation adds to a growing list of recent arrests by the EFCC as the agency continues its aggressive clampdown on cybercrime. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to fighting economic and financial crimes and reiterated that it will continue working tirelessly to safeguard the digital and financial interests of Nigerian citizens and the international community.
As investigations progress, the public awaits further updates from the EFCC on the legal proceedings that will follow, including the arraignment of the suspects before a competent court of law.
