EFCC Busts Cybercrime Syndicate, Arrests 74 in Abuja Hotel Raid
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have taken 74 individuals into custody for alleged involvement in internet-related fraud in Abuja.
The suspects were apprehended on Monday, June 30, 2025, during a coordinated operation at Joyous Hotel in Nyanya, a suburb on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory. The raid was carried out based on intelligence reports that linked the location to organized online fraud activities.
A statement issued by the EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, revealed that the anti-graft agency recovered a number of incriminating items during the operation, including 86 mobile phones, a pistol, and three motorcycles.
“These arrests were made following credible intelligence and surveillance,” the statement read. “Our operatives moved in swiftly on the suspects at the hotel premises, where they were believed to be carrying out various internet-based criminal activities.”
Oyewale also disclosed that all suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and will face prosecution upon the conclusion of the investigations.
The EFCC has in recent years intensified its efforts against cybercrime, which continues to pose a threat to digital and financial security in Nigeria. This latest operation underscores the agency’s ongoing commitment to curbing financial crimes across the country.