Police bust cybercrime syndicates over N3.62bn investment fraud, romance scams

Vanguard News | 26-08-2026 05:15pm |

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested several suspects in connection with cyber-enabled crimes, including an international investment fraud involving suspected proceeds of about N3.62 billion. The arrests were made in Lagos, Kano, Anambra, and Ekiti. Other crimes include romance scams, sextortion, business email compromise, identity theft, and impersonation. The investigations uncovered sophisticated operations affecting victims in Nigeria and other countries.

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