Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 105 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in an internet fraud scheme targeting hotels across Europe and beyond, a spokesperson confirmed on Friday.
The arrests occurred on Thursday during a raid on an apartment complex in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale stated that the suspects are linked to a hotel review scam.
Investigations are currently underway, and the suspects will face court proceedings once the inquiry is concluded.
This operation follows a similar one last month, which led to the arrest of nearly 800 people, including 148 Chinese nationals and 40 from the Philippines. Those detained were believed to be involved in a fraudulent scheme where victims were deceived with romance scams and coerced into investing in fake cryptocurrency ventures.