EFCC nabs 31 suspected fraudsters at Abuja Internet fraud academy

Ebun Emmanuel – April 10, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says its operatives on Thursday arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters at an alleged Internet fraud academy, in Becki Estate, Karu, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

A statement by Dele Oyewale. Head, Media & Publicity. EFCC, explained that the suspects, comprising two kingpins and interns, were nabbed while undergoing internet fraud tutorials.

He added that items recovered from them include phones, 18 laptop computers and other gadgets.

The statement from the anti-graft agency says investigation by its operatives revealed that some of the interns were lured from Benue State by the academy proprietors with the promise of job offers, but upon settling down at the facility,  were handed communication devices, computers and software, setting the stage for their training in cyber fraud.

“To enforce compliance and dedication, the proprietors house the recruits in the academy and restrict their movements strictly within the perimeters of the facility and forcibly took possession of their mobile phones, thus totally cutting them off from the outside world.

Furthermore, corporal punishment was the order of the day, with heavy-handed physical assault meted out to interns who were seen to be recalcitrant. ‘the agency statement reads in part.

The agency added that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.