NIGERIA’S anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested 105 suspects, including four Chinese nationals, over an alleged internet fraud scheme targeting hotels in Europe and beyond. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests on Friday, stating that the suspects had been caught during a raid on an apartment in Abuja, the country’s capital.
According to investigators, the syndicate operated a hotel review job scam, luring victims with fraudulent offers before exploiting them financially. The EFCC has launched further investigations, and once concluded, all suspects will face trial.
This latest bust follows a major anti-fraud operation last month, where nearly 800 people—including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals—were arrested in connection with a romance scam that tricked victims into fake cryptocurrency investments. The crackdown highlights Nigeria’s growing efforts to combat cybercrime networks operating within its borders.
