EFCC noted that items recovered during the raid included multiple mobile phones, 18 laptops, and other digital devices.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 31 internet fraud suspects following the discovery of an alleged training centre, commonly referred to as a “Yahoo academy,” in Abuja.
The anti-graft agency announced the development recently via a post shared on its official social media channels.
According to the EFCC, the “sting operation” was conducted on Thursday, 9 April 2026, at Becki Estate in Karu, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Commission further noted that the arrested suspects, who included two key operators and several trainees, were caught while undergoing what appeared to be organised cyber-fraud tutorials.
Items recovered during the raid include multiple mobile phones, 18 laptops, and other digital devices believed to have been used for fraudulent activities.
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The fraud prevention body also revealed that some of the recruits were allegedly lured from Benue State with promises of legitimate job opportunities, only to be introduced to internet fraud upon arrival.
“They were handed communication devices, computers, and software, setting the stage for their training in cyber-fraud,” the EFCC stated.
Further details revealed that the recruits were reportedly confined within the facility; their movements were restricted and their personal phones were confiscated, effectively cutting them off from the outside world.
The agency also disclosed that strict control measures were enforced within the centre, including alleged physical punishment for those who failed to comply with instructions.
The suspects remain in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
